One expert says women’s bodies and attire has long been a source for public debate in a way that doesn’t happen with men

A council in Greater Sydney has announced it is banning g-string bikinis at its public pools without providing further details about how the rule will be policed, sparking debate about gender standards.

Earlier this month, Blue Mountains Leisure Centres (BMLC) posted on Facebook that it had noticed some “confusion” about “appropriate swimwear” when visiting one of their pools.