In this article, The Herold from Scotland follows a couple of men who enjoy wearing skirts around Glasgow and reports not only on their motivations for wearing skirts, but also on their experiences in public: some of which the reporter was able to witness and were overwhelmingly positive.
However, it isn’t all positive. Some of the men have experienced real consequences in their families and social circles. It is an incredibly interesting article about the double standard that men can’t wear skirts, but women can wear pants.
Why shouldn’t men wear skirts? Meet some of those who do – despite hostile reactions
Saturday afternoon. Centre of Glasgow. Pub near George Square. Three men are sitting at a table having a coffee, chatting away, catching up. On the…
https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23357709.shouldnt-men-wear-skirts-meet/
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It’s a shame that something as simple as a man in a skirt can rase so much emotion in people. I am very lucky that all my kids and grandkids are ok with it. Maybe it was how I raised them. Even some of my “right wing” friends don’t give me any crap. Some of them tease me but just in fun. But until people can get along with each other and not hate someone because they are different. The best thing is to just be yourself and ignore people that will hate you for being different.
I absolutely agree! It really is a shame. Change and the unknown are scary for a lot of people and their knee-jerk reaction to it is hate. In my experience, not everyone is able to get over that initial reaction which is what leads to problems. I am also very fortunate that may family accepts me for how I am and that I don’t have to worry about it.