...Should Student Have To Wear Uniforms To School? The great debate continues about should students have to wear school uniforms? There is no definitive answer as it entirely depends upon the persons beliefs. There are benefits for some children who wear uniforms and disadvantages to others.The main reason schools in America choose not to allow their students to wear their own clothes is because of the gangs. Having a uniform stops gang members from displaying their colors and garb. The schools also believe it helps stop violence and helps instill a sense of pride in the students. It also helps to break down the barriers between different socioeconomic groups. A couple different reasons why I think there shouldn’t be uniforms. First, School uniforms inhibit student’s individuality. Young people often express their feelings through the clothing that they wear. Uniforms will take away this form of expression. Why should school districts try to make everyone look the same? Secondly, A school uniform policy inhibits a student's freedom of choice. Schools teach students that our country is a free one. But when school boards make students wear what they tell them too-- it curtails the students' freedom. Third, there is the issue of cost. Many parents shop for their children's clothes at used and discount stores. Uniforms can cost more money than these families might be able to afford. Also, these students would need to buy additional clothing to wear after school and on the weekends...
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...said, “Freedom is being you without anyone’s permission.” School uniforms should not be mandatory for young children. Kids in schools should have the freedom to choose their outfits. Permission from adults on what to wear. Having the freedom to choose will take a lot of pressure off the adults. Even though having school uniforms lives would be easier. Everyone would feel equal, and there would be less stress. School uniforms should not be allowed. School uniforms are not going to stop bullying, school uniforms are not going to stop judging, and school uniforms are going to be costly. Today, bullying is a main cause around schools. Bullying occurs everywhere. It does not matter what an individual is wearing, or who they are, bullying still occurs. “The judgment of the Lord are true and righteous altogether” (Lincoln 280). If the...
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...Argument Against Wearing School Uniforms Theirs is an ongoing discussion in the nation about school uniforms, whether or not they help with behavior problems and scores (“An Argument Against School Uniforms”). Kade A., A sixth grade student, when asked about school uniforms she said, “no, I don’t like them because they are uncomfortable and makes her and maybe the people around feel like their wearing church clothes all the time” (“An Argument Against School Uniforms”). “Clothes are a sources of expression for children, an as kids get older they become increasingly resentful of uniforms. By instituting a uniform policy, schools are taking away kids individuality. Schools need to decide if that sacrifice is worth making” (“An Argument Against School Uniforms”). “School Uniform use was not significantly correlated with any of the school commitment variables such as behavior, or substance use of (drugs). In addition, students wearing uniforms did not appear to have any significantly different academic preparedness, proschool attitudes, or peer group structures with proschool attitudes other than students” (“An Argument Against School Uniforms”). Middle School/Junior High is a time of maturing, physically, mentally, academically and emotionally. Schools need to create an environment that encourages students individuality and motivate them to challenge themselves and inspire self confidence. Some people feel that school uniforms diminish creativity and self expression (“An Argument...
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...Should uniforms be required in schools? Dominique Groom English 147 April 13, 2015 Phoenix University Should uniforms be required in schools For many years dress code have been a major issue for schools because most students find it hard to follow the rules on what they can wear to school and what they’re not allowed to wear to school. I think that clothing is a major issue when it comes to the education of the students because if a student doesn’t feel comfortable with what they have on it’s going to be hard for that student to pay attention in class. That’s why a lot of parents believe that uniforms should be required in all schools from elementary to high school students. In my opinion I believe that wearing uniforms can be a big help not only for the students but for the parents too because it would cause less distraction and it will help lower the cost on clothing for the parents who really can’t afford to buy their children expensive clothing. Students should be required to wear school uniforms because it creates a professional and orderly environment. When students wear uniforms it makes the school look very professional because everyone is dressed the same and you don’t have to worry about students coming to school overdressed or half dressed. When schools required students to wear uniforms it eliminates competition between students because some of the student’s parents might not have the funds to buy them expensive or nice clothing. Wearing...
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...Uniforms should/should not be banned in Schools Argumentative Essay Rabjot Kaur A01001363 English 1177 British Columbia Institute of Technology Uniforms should/should not be banned in Schools Nowadays, School Uniform is becoming a common trend but there have always been a never ending debate on whether uniform should or should or should not be banned in School. According to me, School uniforms may affect the student’s right to self express to a little extent but it helps students accomplish the main motive of going to school that is learning. Although requiring students to wear school uniforms may violate their self-expression in some ways, a uniform is supposed to be looked upon as a positive thing and should not be banned because uniform act as a Discipline maker, combine economic and social classes together as well as act as helps to eliminate bullying. To begin with, School uniforms play the role of Discipline makers as the students are required to dress formal and well put together. Schools that don’t require uniforms have such kids who do not care the...
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...Courtney Keys July 2, 2014 Dev Writing Uniforms Having your identity is the one thing that students should be given the opportunity to have. Yet schools are moving more towards uniforms throughout elementary through high schools. The debate over uniforms in public schools encompasses many larger issues than simply what children should wear to school. It touches on issues of school improvement, freedom of expression and gang violence. It's no wonder the debate rages on. Many schools are now requiring students to wear school uniforms. School board officials believe that uniforms are needed in public schools. School uniforms are not a negative thing to have. Yes, uniforms limit what the students have to choose to wear to school every day, but it doesn’t limit them from learning; the only reason they are in school. Student treat school as a fashion show, so eliminating that puts the students’ full focus on schoolwork. Although requiring students to wear school uniforms may violate their self-expression in some ways, a uniform are supposed to be looked upon as a positive thing, because they eliminate bullying, combine social classes and gives the school campus a professional look. First of all, school uniforms limit individuality. We are living in a world where it's important to express one's unique individuality. Clothing is a very effective way to show this. For example, if you like playing the basketball, you can show this by wearing a T-shirt with a picture of basketballs...
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...Should uniforms be mandatory at school? School uniforms are becoming accepted, attractive and fashionable trend among students nowadays. Have you ever thought why should we wear uniforms in school? Some people think that that wearing uniforms must not be made compulsory at schools, since they think that it means schools limit student’s rights to choose what they want to wear and what clothes makes them comfortable, thus violating their self-expression. On the other hand, some people believe that school uniforms must be mandatory because uniforms improve educational skills; students focus more on the purpose of school which is to gain knowledge, decreases social discrimination and uniforms are cost effective and also time-saving School uniforms assist in improving the learning process by enhancing person’s attitude towards success. Uniforms create learning atmosphere. School uniforms greatly benefit both the students and schools themselves by creating an environment in which the students are able to concentrate more. Therefore, school uniforms aides in incrementing attendance records, achieving good grades by students and improving social behavior. Numerous individuals express their temperament partially, by their attire. In fact, an appealing uniform heightens a good self-image. Identical clothing in school, assists in accomplishing desires. When students are enforced to wear the same kind of clothes every day to their classes, they develop a sense of discipline which helps...
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...Student’s should feel free to wear anything When a person wakes up in the morning, should they feel more prone to go for a uniform or their regular “street clothes?” Eighty percent of adolescents are more likely to pick the regular clothes because they want to have their own style (Mitchell; Knechtle 3). Do students’ feel more confident when they are dressed in a uniform? A girl in “Dress Code Blue” said, “I feel uncomfortable in uniforms, and if I feel uncomfortable, then I feel lazy and don’t want to do anything” (DaCosta, 4). It is a drag to go to school knowing that people are more than likely to look like everyone else? A lot of students are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to this decision. Did you know that Americans spend around $1 billion per year on school uniforms? (School Uniforms). The topic on whether or not to wear uniforms is not beneficial to the students, or to parents, due to the fact that they’re unaffordable, they do not prevent gang affiliation, and they do not give students a sense a sense of individuality. One of the major issues students’ have with uniforms is that they are unaffordable and parents should not have to buy the uniforms. Over the years parents should have complained about how the uniforms are so expensive and how they are having financial problems. “In addition to finding that the level of parental perceptions of the cost of uniform, the survey elicited strong comments from parents on the subject of school uniforms” (West;...
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...School Uniforms Should be Mandatory Michele Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on March 4, 2015, for Rebecca Moore’s English G124 English Composition course. Students enrolled in public schools should be required to wear uniforms. For many years students have not liked wearing uniforms however, uniforms help create a disciplined atmosphere and therefore it should be implemented in schools that currently do not require uniforms. According to Happel, the addition of uniform to the regulations of public schools is viewed as a method for improving the overall school environment and student achievement (Happel, 2012). School districts should require students to wear uniforms because it will diminish the chance of humiliation, certain clothes can be distracting, and it teaches discipline and conformity. Wearing uniforms is a practical way to weaken the chance of humiliation in a school environment. According to Han, implementing a uniform policy contributes to improving students sense of belonging and developing student pride in their school (Han, 2010). While most private schools already have established a particular uniform to be worn within their schools at all times, and public schools remain liberal and only have a lesser dress code. Public schools tend to have a diverse student population from different cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Some students and their families can afford to purchase fashionable and...
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...Professor Benham ENC1101 4/18/2013 School Uniforms Did you ever notice how the students in the school dress a little to revealing? Well school uniforms would help get rid of that problem so the students could concentrate more on school work. Wearing schools uniforms would help make students’ lives simpler. The students would no longer have to worry about what to wear every morning. School should be based on how the students learn, not how they look. They should enforce the school uniform policy so that no one has to worry what everyone else is wearing and concentrate on schoolwork. According to Gary, “School uniforms are a great way to maintain a level of social equality among the students.” School uniforms make everyone equal. In this way, everyone would be at the same level. School uniforms would help the student in many ways. Students would no longer be worry about what to wear. Getting ready for school would be much faster and easier. The students would have a great benefit wearing schools uniforms. Students will feel more comfortable in the school, and there will be no difference between the “rich” kids and the poor ones. School uniforms are good for many reasons. School uniforms are cheaper that buying jeans and shirts for school and that is a benefit for the parents of the students that are in the school. Also the students won't have to worry about the clothes that they have to wear to school. According to Marian K, “School uniforms can save parents a lot of money...
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...School Uniforms: The Pros and Cons in schools (Final Paper) ChaMyra Lewis-Jackson ENG 122 English Composition II Mr. Brandon Bond December 23, 2014 School Uniforms: The Pros and Cons in schools In our country many concerns and issues about safety in our schools have caused a big disturbance which have led school districts to require uniforms for their students. Long ago, some parents seem against or incapable of singling out the "clothes" line with their children, to the point where the new trending styles took a toll and started influencing the kids' attire decisions in a big way. The safety of the students and environment which was surrounded by gang violence and other concerning distractions became an important matter for a lot of individuals within the school districts. School uniforms and dress codes can play a significant role in the drastic change with student in a learning environment (Boutelle, 2008). That’s why school uniforms should be implemented as a policy for students in different districts, because many reports have shown after enforcing this policy students showed a dramatic improvement in their academics, attendance and behavior. Most advocates imply that if all students are required to wear uniforms would give the students an opportunity to find a sense of unity and equality with one another which will help with the confidence of some that didn’t feel like they belonged. Uniforms would also diminish bullying and give students a better frame of mind...
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...No School Uniforms Taylor Roberts Kaplan University CM107, Professor Healey April, 13, 2015 No School Uniforms It has been a very controversial topic between students, parents and teachers all across the U.S whether or not students should be wearing uniforms to school. I think there is so much debate over it because it does have an effect on how a person feels at school and maybe by limiting self-expression it could change how a person develops in their life. If it is a mandatory rule and a student is uncomfortable or feels strongly against it could actually cause more problems and may have a lasting impact on how a person responds to authority in the future. A lot of people feel that dressing the same could and does help eliminate bulling and bring their focus more on academics Due to ongoing shootings and in school violence Author Maria Wilde (2015), states that public schools should have the option of requiring uniforms to help identify intruders in the school and prevent gangs from forming on school grounds. While students and parents may fuss about the dress code while they are attending school according to an article I read online titled Why Public Schools Should Have Uniforms (Foxcove.com Home. N.p., n.d. 2015), most people neglect to factor in that...
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...Abstract They have been a growing debate between students, parents and teacher as to whether students should wear school uniform. Most students argue that school uniforms take away their rights, stifle their freedom of expression, and promote conformity. Parents favor a uniform policy because it could make school clothes easier and cheaper to buy and many administrators think uniforms will ensure kids behave better. Studies have been shown that demonstrating improved scholastic performance in conjunction with the wearing of school uniforms. Thesis: students should not wear school uniforms. It may seem a trivial matter to some, but then again, should any loss of our basic personal freedoms be considered trivial? * Uniforms stifle students freedom of expression * School uniforms takes away their individual rights * School uniform promote conformity * School uniforms are a financial burden to poor families * An unfair additional expenses to students who pay taxes Topic sentences: students should have to wear school uniforms: * School uniforms doesn’t stifle student freedom expression * School uniforms help students resist peer pressure to buying trendy clothes * It helps identify intruders in school and promote safety * School uniforms encourage discipline and make student smarter * School uniforms encourage discipline and make student smarter. Studies have been shown that demonstrating improved scholastic performance...
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...The majority of all religious High Schools in Ontario have made it mandatory for students to wear a uniform. In my opinion, school uniforms should not be made mandatory for students in every high school in Ontario. This should not occur because the cost of uniforms can get expensive, it discourages students from displaying self-expression, and it could give school's bad reputations. First of all, uniforms should not be made mandatory in all high schools in Ontario since it does not allow for the student to express themselves. Students want to be given the freedom to be creative with their life, in school; they do this by their hair style and clothing. Students can put their own twist on their outfits, which make them unique, if they had to wear a uniform, everyone would look the same which leaves no room for originality. This also means that students cannot be prominent from one another. Students express their emotions and hobbies through the outfits that they wear which display many positive features about them whereas Uniforms will often display the more negative aspects of a person. Lastly, uniforms are uncomfortable. Students do not always feel comfortable in some clothes, but are given no choice because the uniform for a certain school will not change for them. Also, without a uniform, students can wear what they feel they are comfortable in as well as what makes them feel good about themselves, but uniforms restrict this to approximately two different options for shirts...
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...Should Public School Students be required to wear uniform? Many public school systems are joining ranks with private schools and are implementing school uniforms, as many educators believe that students who wear uniforms perform better academically in school. All schools should require their students to wear uniforms because wearing uniforms can help resist peer pressure to buy trendy clothes. Also, students will not buy these clothes, because they cannot wear them to school. Children and teens usually express themselves through their clothes. When students are made to wear the uniforms, they can’t do this. This will cause students to express themselves through their actions and their words. When every student is wearing a uniform, no one will be able to tell who the rich students are and who the poorer students are. This will cause students to not bully others because of their clothes. In addition, students will make friends with each other, not through appearance, but through personality. If uniforms were required, it will help identify students, and keep organization. Uniforms play an important role with organization in public schools. The School Board makes the rules and enforces them. Students know what to wear and what not to wear. Students come to school well organized and prepared to learn. In addition, everyone looks professional. Because Public schools in The United States have students from all over the world, not only Americans, people of different race, characteristics...
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