Sagging or Saggin is a manner of wearing trousers (slacks, shorts, pants or jeans) below the waist, hanging
around the buttock area. This manner of dress is practiced by (young) males. It is closely associated with hip-hop
In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Councilmember C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.
In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited.[citation needed] The Virginia General Assembly tried but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005.[citation needed] In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.[4]
Sagging and race
The American Civil Liberties Union has associated laws against sagging to be racial profiling.[5] Benetta Standly, statewide organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia stated:
"In Atlanta, we see this as racial profiling... It's going to target African-American male youths. There's a fear with people associating the way you dress with crimes being committed."
See also
References
- ^ Barbara and David P. Mikkelson. Sag Harbored. Snopes.
- ^ Koppel, Niko (2007-08-30). Are Your Jeans Sagging? Go Directly to Jail.. International Herald Tribune. Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
- ^ Gang Identification. Connecticut Gang Investigators Association (2007-09-22).
- ^ Siddique, Haroon (2007-06-14), "US town bans saggy pants", The Guardian, <http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2103190,00.html>. Retrieved on 2007-06-15
- ^ Verrinder, Matthew (2007-09-16) "Cities cracking down on saggy pants". Associated Press. (retrieved on 2007-09-17)
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