Though it may sound a little corny and perhaps archaic to some, ladies’ night is still a common practice in many clubs in this country. Ladies’ night, as we are all probably well aware, is a specific night venues sometimes instate where women are not charged a cover to get in or they may be given discounts on drinks when inside. The idea is to draw as many women to the club as possible, thus drawing in more men and more people as a whole.
The practice has been going on for many years, but it was only recently that a man in New York City decided to sue a couple of big name clubs sighting that ladies’ night is discriminating to men. The clubs he is suing offer discounted drinks and free entry and deny these benefits to men. Roy Den Hollander is asking that a judge deem the ladies’ night policy to be a violation of the constitution.
A lawyer hired to represent one of the clubs has compared ladies’ night to early bird specials and certain policies restaurants set up that allow children to eat free. If people see nothing wrong with those policies, why would they see something wrong with clubs allowing women certain benefits?
Another lawyer hired by a club has pointed out that men are not being charged a burdensome amount to enter the club, nor are they being denied entry. It is simply a way clubs try to attract women to a venue that may otherwise have a hard time doing so.
What do you think of clubs that still have ladies’ nights?
Do you think these types of practices discriminate against one or both genders?
I too agree that Ladies Night was created for men. I have no problem with there being a Mens Night either..hey more for the ladies to look at. Fair is fair though and if the men want equality in this then how about opening the doors of the "Gentlemens Clubs" to all of us ladies.
historyhata::
on Apr 11, 2008
It's stupid that people are suing clubs just for having ladies nights. If they can sue clubs for ladies night, we could sue gentlemen clubs because it's pretty much guys night everynight.
Coleenb::
on May 15, 2008
Now I've heard it ALL. You ladies are so right, and I can't believe not one disagreement....seems there is always at least one bleeding heart. I am literally sitting here with my jaw hanging open reading this story. Every one of you made excellent posts, observations, points, etc. There are so many rude comments I could make about this guy, but I'll leave it at "What an immature creep".
nywoman33::
on Jul 23, 2008
Hi all. I'm a dancer who pretty much has either worked or danced at many, if not all of NYC clubs. And one night, I remember asking this club owner...(I will refraim from saying his name and club)...why do they hold ladies night and simply put is this. It's just a formatted way to bring in the "people" both men and women. Women come because it's free. And studies have shown that on those nights, double if not triple the women come. And what brings the "men" to the club?....WOMEN! So you see, it's just a way for clubs to get the people "In"....no biggy. Once inside, here is a tip for you clubbing men...and it's also an "Ice breaker" that can work wonders when trying to meet a women. Step up to the lady and say..Nicely, and with a cute, obnoxious smile..."Since the drinks are free for you, (or since you got in free), how about buying "ME" a drink?..."
I've had this cute guy say this to me once...and it was the way he said it, and no, he didn't say it in the words I did..I forget exactly how he did...I thought it was cute, straight forward, and his eyes were dreamy, so I bought him a drink. Then I did walk away...I don't drink! LOL...and I didn't date men who did.
:)
Michelle
NYC
jadedray::
on Sep 27, 2008
Let's face it men like women, women like FREE, thus is the cycle of life, lol. Apparently this man never heard the phrase "You draw more bees with honey!"- This lawsuit is ridiculous, like so many others bogging down our already overwhelmed legal system with "you hurt my feelings" cases. There are plenty of establishments that don't have ladies night he can go to those if he is so opposed to the practice and sit around with a bunch of other men. I think that these types of cases in general should not be entertained by our judicial system and the only compensation one should get for such things is an apology card and one free session with a good therapist! Coffee is hot, when you break into someone home they might shoot you, and clubs need women to attract the money spending men, I wish people would stop suing over every little thing and do something productive with their time that might make the world not quite so annoying.
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