A government school in Kerala recently made headlines for introducing gender neutral uniforms. Mid-Day.com delves into the significance and impact of the move as educators, parents, children, and a mental health expert share their views
Students of Valayanchirangara government Lower Primary School in Ernakulam, Kerala donning their gender-neutral ensemble — 3/4th shorts and a shirt. Pic/Vidya Mukundan
When Kochi-resident Vidya Mukundan was asked to design a gender-neutral uniform for Valayanchirangara government Lower Primary School in Ernakulam, Kerala, she was excited because she had experienced the difficulties of performing extra-curricular activities in skirts.