I was in no way trying to imply that it was the victim's fault. What I was trying to say is that unfortunately society (especially a bunch of highschoolers) doesn't readily accept boys going to school in dresses. As a result a uniform policy can prevent a person from harassment and ridicule, which to me, would be in their best interests. As I said, it's unfortunate, but it's the way society is at the moment. I'm also not trying to say that change shouldn't happen, because I think it should and I think it is occurring. But change takes time.
I was really close to agreeing with you (even though I detest the idea of uniforms). However we are talking about a kid having options and
choosing to wear a skirt. This isn't poor vs rich where the poor don't have a choice.
This is a parallel many will throw away based on the fact that it uses religion, but I'm gonna drop it out there anyway because it's how I can relate.
I could be ridiculed for being a Christian. Should a school, for my own safety and my "peace of mind", bar me from wearing a cross necklace? If I want to take hazing, cruelty, pain, or even death for something I believe is right, that is my choice, and thinking that an institution is "saving me" by denying me that right is ludicrous. Being different has consequences, but I'm pretty sure most of the world shakers and changers didn't take the easy conformist route.
Now to the OP, I wouldn't get too hot headed about it. On the other hand there are people here telling you to move on to bigger fish. WTF? This is a HUGE fish, if you actually could make a case against the school and get rules changed (without getting kicked out of school), that would be amazing, very forward thinking, and show some balls. I'm not so much on the "shutup until your older" mentality. You aren't smoking drugs, drag racing, or beating up small children. You are observing an inequality in a system and want to amend it. I applaud you. Its that attitude that shaped this (US) country. That, and telling the UK to %^&* off

(I mean no offense there guys).
But, don't take it too seriously, it's a standard practice that you may or may not be able to change. Just don't let it get in the way of your education. But assuming you are a half way smart kid, you should have a LITTLE spare time after you studies, contrary to some people here who think it'll keep you from succeeding in life
Cheers all,
Tyler