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I would still say the rule was fairly applied. We all have a responsibility not to induce others to sin (have sexual thoughts about her).
I think others would be able to argue that it is not on the onus of the person dressed to control the desires of others. They would likewise argue that the woman is held to a stronger standard than the men as a result of that standard.
Of course this concept carries no weight and has no application value in the secular world- but the dance was not a part of the secular world. This may make me seem fuddy duddy to many here, but perhaps my religous back ground enables me to see the men's point. As to whether they should have pursued that point after she had been "cleared to enter" is another matter.
It holds considerations in both realms, however. I understand the distinction between the two, and how the religious often demands more from persons than the other, but I think the constant dialogue will be whether or not it accomplishes that goal or treats women's sexuality worse than men.