Analysis Of School Dress Codes And Uniform Policies By William Anderson

Construct a Rogerian Argument

1. Summary of positions

The article "School Dress Codes and Uniform Policies" was authored by William Anderson, an assistant professor of education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and was published in the 2002 edition of the Policy Report. Anderson presents a comprehensive overview of the impacts of dress codes and costumes on public school students in the United States (Anderson, 2002). He argues that little research suggests that school uniforms positively affect student behavior or academic performance. He further suggests that mandatory school uniforms can infringe on students' right to self-expression. Anderson concludes that while there are certain benefits to having a dress code, the restrictions placed

This article was published in Philosophical Studies in Education in 2015. In this article, Deane examines the implications of school uniforms from a socio-political perspective. She argues that school uniforms often suppress differences and create a sense of conformity in educational institutions (Deane, 2015). She further argues that these policies can harm students by creating a culture of homogeneity, suppressing diversity, and limiting opportunities for self-expression. Deane argues that, while there may be some benefits to having a uniform policy, these benefits are outweighed by the potential drawbacks. She suggests that schools should create policies that promote diversity, respect individual differences, and allow students to express their identities.

2. Thesis/claim

School dress codes and uniform policies can be beneficial in creating a sense of community, fostering a safe learning environment, and teaching students respect for authority; however, they can also limit students' self-expression and inadvertently stifle diversity. As such, an effective solution to this issue would be to ensure that school dress code and uniform policies are tailored to the individual school environment and consider the student's individual needs and preferences while promoting a sense of community and respect for authority.

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She points out that uniforms are directly linked to conformity and homogeneity and can be seen as a way to control and police young people's behavior and appearance (Deane, 2015). She also argues that school uniforms can be used to exclude certain students and groups, citing the example of schools with a majority of working-class students where uniforms may be seen as a signifier of the students' economic background. Deane further argues that uniforms can also be seen as a way of limiting the scope of self-expression and creativity. These restrictions can be seen as an infringement of civil liberties such as freedom of