...Why Students Should Have a Dress Code Anthony L Link Baker College Why Students Should Have a Dress Code In schools across the world, students are permitted to wear certain types of clothing, or even have a school uniform that they are designated to wear on certain days, although for most public schools, this is not the case. For many public schools, students are allowed to wear certain clothing that expresses their opinions, views or likes and dislikes, although there are certain restrictions in this type of dress as well. School systems have been getting lax with what they are allowing in schools, and it may be hurting, helping, or even distracting students’ progress within the schools. Dress codes should be followed and enforced in order to provide a proper learning environment to students, so they can get the most out of their learning experience. Many schools have dress codes that adhere to when the school itself was founded, although certain professors and school officials have their own interpretation of the dress code. Many people wonder what exactly a dress code is. A dress code adheres to the standards that the establishment sees fit to promote and the values it was founded on (Evans, 2008). Although people have different views on what exactly a dress code should follow, be it business casual, street casual, or a type of uniform, there should be a standard of dress that everyone should follow as to keep people from being distracted or distraught from the...
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...Remember as a kid when you thought that all the dress code rules were ridiculous and outrageous, well it turns out you might be right. All over America dress codes are being egregious with discrimination between female and male students, and we need to do something about it. The dress code is being more focused on the girls instead of on them equally. They’re letting male students get away with breaking the dress code while the female students are being called out and punished for wearing what they want. They’re making it harder for people to buy formal wear and regular clothes for school or formals and prom. One of the things about the school rules is that they are restricting the students’ rights to express themselves through their hair and clothes. While students are trying to stay up to date with the latest fashions they are being ridiculed for what they want to wear. Students would be sent home to change which is taking up valuable class time. With the fashions being jeans with holes in them, crop tops, cutouts, etc. the students are trying to wear what they think is in fashion or what they want to wear to express themselves. They are being told to go home and wear something that expresses somebody who isn’t them....
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...Dress Codes How would one feel if they were made uncomfortable by other people’s clothing. What if they were a victim of theft or violence from a fellow student because of what they were wearing. Things like this actually happen in schools. Dress codes are rules that restrict what one can wear and can prevent these kinds of problems. By the 1970’s, they had become “...a key discipline issue [and] in the 1980’s it [became] fighting...” which led to gang activity, weapons, and violent assaults (Hanes 380) Though some say they are unfair to girls, dress codes are necessary in all schools because they promote safety and security in schools, create a better learning environment, and are completely constitutional. First of all, school dress codes improve school safety and security. With school...
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...Dress code is something that every school and workplace has. But why should some people get treated as if they aren’t equal. The dress code should be something that is enforced on everyone, equally. But most teacher don’t care how one feels. If a cheerleader is walking in the halls wearing shorts shorts and not get dress coded then why should someone who is tall/long armed get dress coded for shorts that aren’t even that short. Cheerleaders and favorite students get special treatment. That’s unfair to all students. Why can’t all students get treated as equals. The dress code is too much. We live in one of the hottest states, during the hottest time of year, it would be nice if we could wear shorts and not worrying about if they are to short or if we are going to get dress coded for them. Most dress codes are a scam. Not all dress code is a scam but, I do believe that the dress code should be fair on all student short or tall. If a tall person can’t wear shorts then a short person can’t wear shorts. What I...
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...Unfair Dress Codes Towards Girls Dress codes in schools has increased 21% from 2000 to 2013 according to a survey from Lands’ End. Schools across the country has made it necessary for children to dress according to the school’s standards. School districts are allowed to give students that attend their school a dress code as long as they don't violate the constitution. However, school dress codes are enforced harsher on females than males.Girls are harassed with dress code laws in school because it distracts the male students and schools think it is inappropriate for the school workplace. Schools should not enforce dress codes because it body shames girls and the excuse that it distracts males is demeaning. The common excuse for having...
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...schools to adopt dress codes. Although some may argue that this action would restrict the individual student’s freedom of expression, I do not agree. Our right to express ourselves is important, but in our society none of us has unrestricted freedom to do as we like at all times. We must all learn discipline, respect the feelings of others, and learn how to operate in the real world in order to be successful. Dress codes would not only create a better learning environment, but would also help prepare students for their futures. Perhaps the most important benefit of adopting dress codes would be creating a better learning environment. Inappropriate clothing can be distracting to fellow students who are trying to concentrate. Short skirts, skimpy tops, and low pants are fine for after school, but not for the classroom. T-shirts with risky images or profanity may be offensive to certain groups. Students should espress themselves through art or creative writing, not clothing. With fewer distractions, students can concentrate on getting a good education which can help them later on. Another benefit of having a dress code is that it will prepare students to dress properly for different places. When you go to a party you do not wear the same clothes you wear to church. Likewise, when you dress for work you do not wear the same clothes you wear at the beach. Many professions even require uniforms. Having a dress code in high school will help students adjust to the real...
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...A common problem at many schools is the lack of control over what apparel the students show up in. Several schools have a regulated dress code, such as Athens Bible School. This dress code, however, has been manipulated plenty of times in the past and could be easily resolved if a simple uniform rule was put into place. Some people may not appreciate the thought of the school taking away their ability to express their originality, but it would be more beneficial for everyone in the long run. A dress code would alleviate much of the morning stress of picking out a proper outfit for school. It would also allow the teachers to no longer worry about the students’ clothing, especially since they would all be properly dressed. Lastly, a student’s...
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...Intro: Schools send young girls home and tell them they are creating a commotion to other students by just wearing clothes that are comfortable. Is having a distraction free school more important than these girls’ education? I think not. Schools should have dress codes that keep student from showing up in bikinis and towels, not from being comfortable in their own bodies. Dress codes in schools are outrageous these days and should be dialed down a bit. One way kids express their self is how they dress. That’s almost impossible to do that nowadays with school uniforms and dress codes. Students aren’t even allowed to be themselves without any obstacles. Sometimes schools could have a uniform. Most likely they will include pants for males and...
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...According to the Institute of Education Sciences, 19 percent of public schools in the United States require students to wear uniforms. This causes a great debate between both parents and school principals of whether or not students should be forced to wear uniforms. I believe that forcing students to do so is completely against the individual rights of these growing and learning kids. There are many reasons supporting the ridiculousness of requiring school uniforms. Growing teens and children should be able to express their individuality by wearing what they want as long as it is appropriate to the Code of Conduct and school "Dress Code." Many kids, including myself, often like to represent a sports team by wearing a shirt or pair of pants after a good win the night before. Kids love to interact with their friends through their favorite teams and it is always a great conversation starter. Also there are a lot of teenagers like to dress appropriate to how they are feeling on that particular day. Many kids use colors to express how they feel. A student may dress with brighter colors on a day they are happy about something, compared to somebody dressing dark if they are upset. Students also like to dress comfortably based around how they feel physically. After a tough practice at a school sport the night before, kids can be sore or just fatigued. I always like to wear sweat pants on days like these. On a confident, energy filled day, I may want to wear a pair a khakis and a nice...
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...of these problems take a seat at the head of the class, quality education breaks for recess. Although the factors attributing to the recent increases in these issues are many, one viable solution to mitigate some of the problems is for all public schools to require their students wear uniforms. Many advocates for this initiative, me included, strongly believe that mandating the wear of uniforms will reduce the alarming numbers for violent behavior and bullying, as well as alleviate any socio-economical barriers that currently exist; therefore, they will become the catalyst which brings the focus back to education within the classroom. For those parents who oppose the idea of uniforms, and who believe that mandating their child wear a uniform while attending public schools violates the First Amendment and stifles their child’s right to free expression, need to understand that they may have a longer uphill battle to wage than they first realized. While it is true that the U.S. Supreme Court in 1969 ruled in favor of a student’s right to expression in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, in many cases, the courts tend to side with the school board's policies rather than with the student...
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...Spring is coming, which means we are entering the season of the regulation of how much skin girls around the country are allowed to bare. Dress codes, while usually regulating boys' slovenliness, tend to police girls for how much of their bodies are visible. Anyone who's ever painted or stood in a room surrounded by Kara Walker silhouettes can tell you that white space is defining and when we talk about dress codes, girls' skin is the white space we've all been trained to ignore in these discussions. And, while everyone is in theory affected by dress codes, girls and LGTBQ youth are disproportionately affected by them. Challenging schools to align unexamined, traditional dress codes to contemporary values is a tangible place to start if you're interested in teaching kids to live in a diverse, tolerant society. Of course, many parents are not interested. When it comes to girls, skimpy and skin-baring clothes are often the primary issue. Kids know that many words, like "unladylike," are code for "slutty." Other words that are frequently used include "distracting" and "unprofessional." Many teachers worry that girls' skin will "so addle boys' brains that they will be unable to concentrate." Boys, and apparently in Iowa, adult men who can now legally fire "irresistible" women, we are told, simply cannot concentrate in this environment. So, what exactly is wrong with saying girls are "distracting"? I mean, everyone know this, right? •Who gets to be distracted? And, whose distraction...
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...that outfit does not meet dress code. Go change!” I sighed and reluctantly went back upstairs to change. As I was changing I thought to myself if there were school uniforms, life would be easier. There would be fewer arguments with your mother, more money to spend on other things, and people would not be judged or judging others by what they wear. First, uniforms will help decrease arguments in the morning before school because they restrict what you can wear. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking that would totally stink having to wear the same thing every day. This is not all that bad; you get to sleep longer. The biggest decision of what to wear is made for you. Plus a little bit of extra sleep can do wonders. Besides there are other ways of expressing yourself other than the way you dress, like using your words and your actions. Secondly, the cost of school uniforms is a lot cheaper. You would just have to buy five shirts and five pairs of pants to get you through the week. These should last you all school year because you would not wear them anywhere else, besides who wants to be seen in a school uniform at the mall. Therefore, you would have more money to spend on other things, like seasonal clothes, stylish shoes, and glamourous cosmetics. Finally, if all students dress the same they are less likely to be judged on what they wear. Let’s face it, teenagers are shallow and are quick to make assumptions about others based on how they dress. Sometimes cliques form...
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...There Be Dress Codes In Junior High And High Schools? Name: Institution: Should There Be Dress Codes In Junior High And High Schools? Introduction The dress code for junior and high schools has been a hot debate over the years. It has sought to address various issues and have resulted in different levels of controversy. For instance, in the early 1970s boys with long hair sometimes got attracted to their classmates. Resultantly, schools required young men to cut their hair short. Moreover, at the beginning of the 1990s several organizations and parents pushed for a dress code as a strategy to curb gang-related violence (Valdez, 2015). Over the years, the desire to create a professional school environment and reduce struggle over designer clothes made uniforms and dress codes become a familiar topic. However, identical strategies are more restrictive than dress code policies. Dress codes are strict as in the case of schools in California and Napa. For instance, schools in this areas required students to put on solid colors and logos or banned images on clothes. The primary objective of this argumentative essay is to provide adequate evidence that there should be dress codes in both junior and high schools. Claim 1: dress code may increase student safety and reduce crime. Each year several schools adopt a certain form of dress code. Although some challenges are emerging on the constitutionality, court’s rulings have supported dress codes...
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...will find reasons why dress codes are difficult to follow upon female student. This essay will also explore some of the different controversial issues between schools and female students due to the dress code policy, and the different ways females use to fight back. School dress codes are more for females than males, because schools see women as distraction for males and others. Schools dress codes are messing with the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gives the students the right to express themselves, without hurting others. We will see how females fight back on what they believe it is taking their freedom of speech and freedom to express their unique personalities. Fighting For Freedom Women like to express themselves through clothing, shoes, hair, make up and all kind of different accessories. Regardless of what color, religion, what body size or shape they have, females like to personalize their style using fashion and new trends. While parents drill on their female children the importance to love and feel comfortable with themselves no matter how they look. Schools portrays women as a “distraction” for men and others. They are constantly making changes to the school dressing codes, especially for female students from kindergarten to high school because of their natural sexuality. The rules in school dress codes are hard to understand which makes it difficult for the females to find clothing that is dress code appropriate. The stores...
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...black pants or a white collared shirt with black shorts?” Dress codes at school are something that all kids hate, but at the same time, it’s something that is going to help them through life. Dress codes are really effective in high school because it reduces cliques, bullying, and gang violence. Students start focusing on their looks instead of their school work, but now with dress codes they help students concentrate on learning and not on their appearance. Dress codes help reduce the smuggling of weapons because most codes restrict baggy clothes. The students will also be ready for future jobs that will require them to wear a uniform because they have been wearing uniforms their whole academic life. Have you ever gone to a school and seen tank tops and baggy clothes there and then went to another school with students wearing uniforms? What was your first impression of the schools? Uniforms on student’s helps the school look organized and makes the students look very mature. The impression you might get of the students is that they get straight A’s in their classes. Students that wear tank tops and other such clothes do not look very mature and might not be the best group of kids to hang out with. There is no one wearing baggy pants or even skinny jeans because of the dress code policies in the school and that helps students to follow future dress codes for future jobs. Dress codes are guidelines to life; they help students look professional and at the same time look like responsible...
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