I was at boarding school from 11 until 18 during the 1960s and 70s. I was caned for:
Fighting
Smoking (3 times)
Skiving off games lessons (twice)
I got the slipper more times than I can remember. Most of the teachers wore academic gowns all the time. On special occasions, such a speech day, they also wore the hoods to go with them.
I have been known to place my hand on the back of a chair that some sexist is attempting...
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