China student says college made her 'take off trousers' for period leave
Summary
A college in Beijing, the Gengdan Institute, faced criticism after a video showed a staff member allegedly asking a student to prove she was on her period to get sick leave. The school claimed its staff followed rules but did not physically examine the student, while the incident sparked widespread debate on social media about privacy and school regulations.Key Facts
- A video showed a student at Gengdan Institute being asked to prove her menstrual status for sick leave.
- The school stated their staff followed procedures and did not conduct a physical examination.
- The student and the school have not publicly responded to requests for comments.
- The incident has been criticized online as an invasion of privacy.
- Social media users expressed outrage, saying the rule is intrusive and unnecessary.
- The school suggested the rule might prevent students from faking period-related sick leave.
- Critics argue the school should keep a simple record instead of requiring proof.
- This situation is part of broader criticism of Chinese universities for controlling student behavior.
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