During British rules, outside many clubs it was written that dogs and Indians are not allowed here. After so many years of Independence these rules are followed in many clubs in India. It is written outside these clubs that people wearing Indian dress not allowed.
Almost all private clubs have dress codes but they also include Indian dresses like Kurta Pyjama for men but some may not do so...However, it is time they changed this rule to suit the Indian lifestyle since the clubs are functioning here and should cater to the popular taste and lifestyle rather than hold on to old traditions which was anyway done forcibly !
Restrictions on dress imposed in the Indian clubs is ridiculous. If these clubs dishonor Indian culture and the traditional dresses they are going to lose members over a period. Even noted Indian painter MF Hussain was subjected to this humiliation. After this shameful incident the club removed all the dress restrictions.
Yes, its seems that though we drove the British rulers out of our country we do seem to carry the British culture in our hearts and psyche.
That goes to show how much we respect our own culture. While we try to show them off our dress and culture in our international fashion shows but within the country we are in two minds about it.
However, we need to ask ourselves a question - do we go to work everyday wearing Indian styled clothes or Western styled clothes. We as a people have changed in many ways from what is culturally ours to what is comfortably ours.
We go to work with a uniform prescribed by the management of the organization. This dress code made mandatory keeping the work place hazards in view. Here safety of the individual is important Not the culture. If a workman works in a factory wearing loose hanging traditional dress like Sherwani, he's bound to become a victim of a fatal accident. if i go to a recreation club to play Tennis in my factory uniform, you are likely to fall down.
Wisdom lies in striking a balance between the suitable conditions and unsuitable conditions.
vijay wrote:Although it looks ridiculous but clubs are collection of persons who like its policies. Outsiders should not bother. A club can prescribe its dress code.Take it or leave it.
That is a valid point that you are make here. A club has a defined group with a defined set of activities and it may have a dress code suited to its activities. Follow it or leave it .. the choice is left to the individual concerned.
vijay wrote:Although it looks ridiculous but clubs are collection of persons who like its policies. Outsiders should not bother. A club can prescribe its dress code.Take it or leave it.
There are different clubs for different purposes. Most of these clubs are Recreational clubs.They range from Gambling to family meets and sports etc. What is the idea behind a dress code for a gambling Club. What is the Idea behind fixing a dress code for Get together ?
Here, in my place there is a club called Waltair Club established during British Rule. Now, in tune with the present days waived off all the dress code system.
Dress code is observed during get-together in most clubs or else they have casual wears..However, we cannot question them, all that can be done is to extend the dress code to include traditional Indian wears along with the formal suit and tie ! But what is offensive is barring Indians from entering certain clubs and resorts.We had one here at Om beach in Gokarna where a private club run by an expat Britisher was not open to all Indians ( except on invitation) but all foreigners were free to visit it .There were many protests after which there have been some changes
rambabu wrote:In the present scenario, the procedure of imposing Dress code in clubs is meaningless. Of course for industrial organizations and educational institutes are necessary. THE FORMER one for safety purposes and for the later for Uniformity for establishing the fact " Equality"
You have got mixed up with uniform and dress code..Uniform is wearing a similar outfit by all whereas dress code in clubs is normally meant for certain specail occassions when they are expected to wear formal clothes like a suit for men and Sarees , evening gowns ,salwar kameez for women, that way women get the better deal..
Dress code also ensures a certain decorum. When they insist on formal wear it also means no chappals only shoes. It could also mean they want maintain a certain standard.
Most club memberships come with a price tag, if we are willing to pay the price then we should be willing to fall in line with their rules too.
In Bangalore there is a battle going on between the prestigious Bangalore club and the politicians who are demanding that they be made members of all clubs . There is a widespread protest against this understandably by the club owners and members but also from other citizens because there are certain criteria that need to be fulfilled by all members ..
usha manohar wrote:In Bangalore there is a battle going on between the prestigious Bangalore club and the politicians who are demanding that they be made members of all clubs . There is a widespread protest against this understandably by the club owners and members but also from other citizens because there are certain criteria that need to be fulfilled by all members ..
The club owners would run into steep loses if they let them in. They would come in and disrupt everything there while demanding that all services come to them free of cost.
Closed club membership keeps unwanted trouble out.
Sofs wrote:usha manohar wrote:In Bangalore there is a battle going on between the prestigious Bangalore club and the politicians who are demanding that they be made members of all clubs . There is a widespread protest against this understandably by the club owners and members but also from other citizens because there are certain criteria that need to be fulfilled by all members ..
The club owners would run into steep loses if they let them in. They would come in and disrupt everything there while demanding that all services come to them free of cost.
Closed club membership keeps unwanted trouble out.
LOL, you can imagine what would happen if they had free access ...The problem started when Bangalore club cited the same reason of closed membership to keep a politician out and other clubs to did the same ...Now they want to change the law !
Our politicians will do anything to get what they want. I guess we need to bear a part of the blame for even electing them.
I can just about imagine the chaos they and their thugs would create.
I guess this is a pointer to why clubs have certain restrictions, dress code being one of them.
Sofs wrote:Our politicians will do anything to get what they want. I guess we need to bear a part of the blame for even electing them.
I can just about imagine the chaos they and their thugs would create.
I guess this is a pointer to why clubs have certain restrictions, dress code being one of them.
I agree, sporing clubs like golf and Badminton are also meant for social activities and in most f these a dress code is strictly maintained and it may irk the non members, but the members are fine with it.. Cant imagine politicians and their entourage entering here with their pot bellies !
Sofs wrote:Our politicians will do anything to get what they want. I guess we need to bear a part of the blame for even electing them.
I can just about imagine the chaos they and their thugs would create.
I guess this is a pointer to why clubs have certain restrictions, dress code being one of them.
Not just a part, but the entire blame is poeple's. " Yadha Praja thatha Raja. Like the people like the ruler.
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