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Short skirts and short tempers: Italy's media and Islamophobia

How did a tiny, inconsequential bit of local news in Amsterdam get picked up and made a major discussion topic in Italy's media?

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Michela Marzano. CC.

Desk clerks working in the Amsterdam district of Nieuw-West are allegedly no longer allowed to wear short skirts or dresses at work.

According to Amsterdam’s Central Works Council, female officials received an email from their team leader saying that they are no longer allowed to wear knee-high boots and short skirts. Local broadcaster AT5 reported that the team leader believes that people who visit the district office may find the clothing offensive.