“However, the evidence indicates that the (bar) uses its policies to select patrons whose appearance is masculine, whether or not they are male or female, for entry into its club.” “At face value, the (bar’s) policies appear legitimate and nondiscriminatory,” Chavez wrote. Steven Chavez, director of the Civil Rights Division, focused heavily on the bar’s dress code policy in his written opinion. He goes on to highlight how rigid liquor laws are, noting The Wrangler recently had to pay a fine because “we messed up” and served alcohol to an underage person in 2012.ĭORA’s investigation, which included interviews and research into the bar’s policy history, found that The Wrangler is known as a “bear bar” that prides itself on being a popular watering hole for gay men displaying hypermasculine characteristics. “I mean, it says we don’t serve to women. “Their opinion has a lot of errors in it,” Dawkins said. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
