Chinese schools spark controversy over strict hair policy barring non-compliant male students
Schools are violating national education law by infringing upon students’ right to education over minor hairstyle issues, says lawyer
Two schools in northwestern China have ignited controversy by enforcing a strict hairstyle policy on students, who may be stopped at the school gate or even turned away if they fail to comply with the requirements.
August 23 marked the first day of the new school term at Yinchuan High School and Yinchuan No 24 Middle School in Yinchuan, the capital city of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region.
Viral videos revealed that several teachers were stationed at the gates of these two schools, inspecting students’ hairstyles and prohibiting entry to those who did not adhere to the hair regulations, as reported by Jinyun News.