Sheril KirshenbaumNov 26, 2022

In 1938, kindergarten teacher Helen Hulick wore slacks to court to testify as a witness in Los Angeles, CA. Judge Arthur Guerin was appalled & rescheduled the case, instructing her to “return in a dress.”

The next day, Hulick showed up in slacks again, declaring, “I will stand on my rights…I like slacks. They’re comfortable.”

She was sent to jail. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315143406/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-15/from-the-archives-wear-slacks-to-court-and-go-to-jail #HistoryRemix

From the Archives: Wear slacks to court and go to jail

On Nov. 9, 1938, Helen Hulick, 28, wore slacks during a court appearance to testify against two men. Judge Arthur S. Guerin rescheduled her case, asking Hulick to return wearing a dress.

Los Angeles Times
Show threadJaap TimmerNov 27, 2022
@Sheril men's control over female bodies continues nearly unchallenged until today
Show threadPaul Briley 🇪🇺

@jaaptimmer @Sheril
Still going on strong right across America & most places across the globe.

Men have a lot to answer for!

Nov 27, 2022 at 12:16pmWeb
Show threadIvanaNov 28, 2022
@paul_briley @jaaptimmer @Sheril Iran is a perfect example and the women have had enough.