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School Uniforms Help Children

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People say uniforms help children in more ways than one, but those people and facts are not completely correct. David Brunsma, (2005) a University of Missouri assistant professor who published the book The School Uniform Movement and What It Tells Us About American Education: A Symbolic Crusade, writes, “Perceptions aren’t reality. Perceptions sometimes are important interpretations of reality, but often they can mask deeper issues.” (P.1- 2) One of those issues people ignore because they think uniforms fix all problems is uniforms take away the comfort and individuality of the child. In many situations uniforms are uncomfortable for children to wear because of their body type. Julian Cavazos (2009) Writes, quoting uniform expert Matt Buesing, ¨One thing he …show more content…

´Due to embarrassments, some schools have backed away.´¨ (P.4) Other times, it is uncomfortable for children because they are forced to wear clothes that do not protect them from harsh weather conditions. Alice Clarke (2016) writes recalling her childhood, “The news of that petition coincidentally hit 1 year to the day since I got the call telling me not to come back to my second high school, officially because I wore the ‘boys’ winter uniform. I grew up in the mountains where it can get pretty cold, occasionally even snowing, and not one could tell me why the boys were allowed to wear woollen pants, while the girls were forced to wear skirts that hit above the knee with thin stockings.”(P.2) Uniforms also do not allow children to act their age due to the restrictions of the uniforms; such as, little girls not being able to play and jump around because they are expected to wear skirts as their uniform. Alice Clarke (2016) states, “Even in high school, the apparent desire to make students uncomfortable is strange. Why not let the run around and have a good time before the crippling pressures of adult responsibilities weigh them down?.

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I think if school uniforms would have been present while I was in school I would have had less of an issue with other children. Logos: (Reason) A study in Ohio shows Teachers perceived that uniforms enhanced the learning environment by encouraging integrality among students, enriching the quality of interactions between faculty and students, and improving discipline. According to the teachers, students are made to feel ―important‖ and as if

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An article by Grace Chen states “...uniforms stifle a student’s need for self-expression. By denying students the opportunity to fully express their unique personality through the clothing they select, individualism is unable to develop to its fullest capacity.” The quote above means, that because of uniforms, children act more like everyone else, they are all dressed the same. The same article goes on to talk about how it could potentially harm them in the real world, them not knowing how it works. Strict uniform codes, make students less unique and less likely to express themselves.

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William Anderson's "School Dress Codes and Uniform Policies" (2002) and Sarah Deane's "Dressing Diversity: Politics of Difference: The Case of School Uniforms" (2015) provide two crucial perspectives in the continuing debate over school costumes and dress codes. Anderson underscores the need to introduce school uniforms so that students become disciplined and accept equality; on the contrary, Deane has concerns about the possible negative impacts of uniforms on students' diversity and multiculturalism. This paper aims to find a middle-ground solution that contains elements from both arguments to develop an efficient policy. Pro-Uniform Rationales According to Anderson, school uniforms promote the theme of fraternity among the students and minimize differences and diversions

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The writers also include that students who are "subjected to a rigid dress code would seem to have their fundamental rights invaded, and would appear to be arbitrarily coerced for no good reason" (1). It is evident how students enjoy having the permission the choose what they would like to wear without having to fear they will be violating rules against their dress. Along with expression, there is individuality. People dress the way they like with their own unique style, but some trends are not always what is considered school appropriate. One may also feel confident in certain outfits, but if they are prevented from wearing something if their administration or are dress coded while wearing it, the result is negative.

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In conclusion, we at Tyndale Christian School believe in utilising a school uniform policy as it can help us meet the philosophies of our school in regards to the students. A uniform can help ensure that all students feel valued and equal as it eliminates peer pressure and bullying relating to a students clothing choice whilst simultaneously promoting a sense of equality, belonging, safety and community. Furthermore, a uniform can eliminate distractions resulting in a bigger focus on learning, and also teaches students’ life skills such as discipline and responsibility as they will receive consequences if the uniform policy isn’t met. It is through these policies and philosophies that we can hope to educate our students and encourage their

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Many girls often compare themselves to others, thinking “why don’t I look like that?” and uniforms only make it worse. Robyn Silverman told NBC News’ Today that “students, especially girls, tend to compare how each other looks in their uniforms. As a body image expert, I hear from students all the time that they feel it allows for a lot of comparison” (“School Uniforms…”). The truth is uniforms do allow for lots of comparison. Oftentimes girls who have a more developed body will get dress coded or sent home because of a piece of clothing that another girl is wearing as well, but because their bodies are different only one is punished for the item of clothing being worn.

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