Most children in schools under a dress code will be in compliance with the school’s policy to prevent themselves any “punishment,” “typically being removed from class or sent home.” Even if the students disagree with the school’s dress code policy, most will school to follow
School dress code changes as ages change. Elementary school dress code is antithetic compared to High school dress code. First, Elementary school limits to no hats and not tank tops. How does an eleven year old know what a “short-short” from a normal short? Next, Middle school, we are flooded with another wave of new dress code rules.
Students, teachers, and parents that are involved in more privileged districts with lenient dress codes are unaware of the fact that millions of students worldwide are uncomfortable going to school because of dress codes. Dress codes aren’t a bad thing when they are used as a tool to protect students. However they become harmful when used as a tool that prevents expression, and restricts clothing because people can’t help but “get distracted” by others’ bodies, or punishes students for breaking clothing gender norms. School administrators have failed to pay the required attention to dress codes and now most of them have become outdated and a dreadful aspect of the school system. If we as a society do not realize that dress codes need to be changed then we will have failed at advocating for the basic constitutional rights of children.
One significant way students express themselves is through clothing. Students use their clothing to portray their emotions and how they feel. To take away a student’s right to choose their clothing is the same as taking away their right to express themselves. School dress codes often cause racism toward students and can cause unnecessary expenses; therefore, they should not be
Imagine being the same as everyone around you, doing the same thing over and over again, not being different; not even looking different. This sounds like a dystopian world, there really isn’t a difference between a school that forces students to wear school uniforms and a coming-to-be dystopian world. There should be a law in place that students should not be required to wear uniforms by schools because students express themselves by their choice of dressing, uniforms may have a negative impact on students’ self-image, school uniforms are expensive, especially for low-income families. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of
In conclusion, school dress codes can restrict students' individuality and freedom of expression. By enforcing specific rules on attire, schools may inadvertently stifle creativity and self-expression among students. Additionally, dress codes can perpetuate gender stereotypes and reinforce societal norms that may not align with students' personal beliefs or values. It is important for schools to consider alternative ways to promote a safe and inclusive environment without infringing on students' rights to express themselves through their clothing choices. On the other hand, some schools believe that a dress code can really benefit students because there are no distractions for other students and it makes it easier to recognize them and identify who are the real students, and who are not.
Newscast In Gale Ranch middle school, 8th grade teenagers are constantly breaking the dress code every day. Walking around the school, you can always see girls constantly wearing skater skirts and spaghetti strap crop tops. Teachers have long given up on enforcing the district dress code, as the sheer number of offenders overwhelm any attempt to enforce this law. A new method. employed by many private and boarding schools, is to have school uniforms.
School Dress Codes have many underlying problems that can cause emotional and mental health Issues. Uniforms take away the ability to express support for social causes. One example of this was when “Students at Friendly High School in Prince George's County, MD, were not allowed to wear pink shirts to support Breast Cancer Awareness month and 75 students received suspensions for breaking the school's uniform restrictions” (“School Uniforms Pros and Cons…”). This is one of the many cases that shows the problem with school dress code policies and the drastic consequences given as a solution. Policies cause more problems than solutions.
And So form kids wearing uniform to having free dress uniform should not be required for lack of communication. One reason students from all ages should not wear uniform is lack of expression. greatschools.org by Marian Wilde said... “when a student was sent to detention for wearing socks adorned with the image of winnie the pooh’s friend tigger, the girls family sued the school district for violated her freedom of speech.” This means that kids don 't have a say when they go to school because they have school uniform.
“ In fact, surveyed school leaders with a school uniform or formal dress code policy in place believe that their current policy has made a significant, positive impact on peer pressure (86%) and bullying (64%),” says the article, “National Survey School Leaders Reveals 2013 Uniform Trends”. The quote shows that by wearing school uniforms, students are able to uphold their self-confidence as they feel less likely to be intimidated, feel as though they are being judged by another person, or abuse them as all the students would be wearing the same kind of outfits. Those who disagree might say, by wearing school uniforms, students lose their uniqueness and continue to lose their confidence slowly, and will always try to look like other peers around them. Another point of view is, even though students may not be able to express themselves through wearing whatever type of clothes they chose to wear, students can still express their individuality through hairstyles and accessories such as hair clips, belts, necklaces, or earrings. In fact, “School Uniform Statistics: 23 Facts on Pros and Cons” acknowledges, “In the same survey, 54% of students said that having to wear a uniform didn’t compromise their identity…”
Furthermore, percentages that demonstrate that 72% percentage of the schools that have the dress code embedded in their school system are more school spirited (Daniels 2). This is not always true because by including the dress code in schools limits the type of clothing and colors that schools allow them to wear, thus, prohibiting some clothing that even represent the school. Similarity, because the dress code limits the freedom of expression, therefore advocating a gloomy and sullen atmosphere since they, the students, cannot express themselves freely. Most schools that have already implemented the dress
Envision waking up every morning to put on the same outfit and walk out the door, stress free. People would not have to worry about what fits, or what is fashionable at the time. Schools would not have to worry about inappropriate clothing but at the same time, that clothing may be a way for a student to express himself. Many schools view uniforms as a solution to several problems, but many schools view uniforms as a lack of self expression. School uniforms should continue, even though children may not get to express themselves, because they prohibit violence, provide cheaper lifestyles, and promote better education.
Many students that know uniforms will be beneficially, but don’t agree with school uniforms will continue to disagree with implementing them. It can be easily agreed that school uniforms may take away their self-expression in school, but what matters more in school is the way of learning. It can also be agreed that many students do not accept the self-expression of their classmates and make fun of them. Students, parents, and school administration should be able to recognize the benefits that school uniforms come with.
This shows uniforms can remove distractions from what students wear. School uniforms create a level playing field among students, reducing peer pressure and bullying. When all students are dressed alike, competition between students over clothing choices and the teasing of those who are dressed in less expensive or less fashionable outfits can be eliminated. Research by the Schoolwear Association found that 83% of teachers
School uniforms give students a sense of unity because they feel like they can fit in without fear of being too different. Making a dress uniform mandatory will decrease sexual harassment, create more interesting humans and make schools safer. A school uniform would make schools safer. The idea of wearing uniforms to schools was originally introduced to reduce violence in schools in 1996 by the Department of Education (Underwood, 1).
