On 19 Feb 2005 11:11:30 -0800, "Sonia" 
wrote:

>The recent rule in an Atlantic City Casino forcing women to maintain
>their weight or lose their jobs is one more sad reflection of the
>double standard imposed on women. Already at a disadvantage in terms of
>equal opportunity, equal wages and comparable health care, women will
>now have to starve themselves to keep their jobs. All for the sake of
>appearing pleasing to the male eyes.
>
>By applying an arbitrary standard that has no regard for the health and
>well being of women or their job skill, the criteria marginalizes women
>and reduces them to sex objects. Yes, there may have been some
>advancements for women in the workplace in recent years, but it is
>obvious we still have a long way to go.

Oh read the article for god's sake. The rule applies to male employees
just as it does to females.



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