The issue of whether or not students should wear uniforms is near and dear to my heart. During my elementary and high school years I attended many schools. Two of the schools were Catholic schools, which required a formal uniform. The Lutheran school I attended had an enforced dress code. There was no dress code at the three public schools I attended. .
In 1999, the New York City public school system began enforcing a mandatory uniform policy in its more than 670 elementary schools. (Knowles, 2000) In light of this, I think it is relevant to examine the various arguments presented by both sides in this debate. .
In America wearing uniforms in public school got a push from President Clinton in his 1996 State of the Union address. (Evans, 1996) President Clinton believed that wearing uniforms was a necessary step to help decrease violence in our schools. This came in the wake of increasing incidents of student violence and theft because of designer clothing being worn to school. .
According to the "Manual on School Uniforms", from the United States Department of Education there are five potential benefits of school uniforms. Firstly, they believe that school uniforms will decrease violence and theft. The second potential benefit of school uniforms is that they will prevent gang members from wearing gang colors and insignia. Thirdly, wearing uniforms will instill discipline in students. Fourth, the manual states that wearing uniforms will help parents and students resist peer pressure. Lastly, uniforms help students concentrate on their schoolwork. (Manual on School Uniforms, 2000) .
Scientific research regarding these claims is beginning to appear. In "The Effects of Student Uniforms on Attendance, Behavior Problems, Substance Use, and Academic Achievement" the authors, David Brunsma and Kerry Rockquemore, used data that was obtained from tenth grade students. They used this data to test the claims made by uniform advocates.
Not all students feel comfortable in uniforms. The uniform may not fit a larger or smaller student. ... There will still be Wal-Mart uniforms and Gap uniforms, hand-me-down uniforms and new uniforms. ... And while we commend those schools with uniforms, we respect and understand those without uniforms. ... Also there are rules about how one wear the uniform. ...
School Uniforms School uniforms are a bad idea for the following reasons. ... Schools could use enrollment from getting school uniforms. ... Schools could also lose money if they got school uniforms. ... A lot of parents really cannot afford uniforms. ... School uniforms are dull. ...
School Uniforms Are Not the Answer Many school superintendents agree school uniforms are for the betterment of the student body and the school environment. ... Uniforms stifles individualism, school uniforms takes away from personal interactions, and it also provokes rebellion within the school. For these reasons, school uniforms should not be used. School uniforms stifle student's individualism. ... Students in uniforms are looked at differently. ...
Controversial Essay: School Uniforms School uniforms in public schools are becoming more and more popular across the nation. ... Not everyone is in favor of school uniforms. ... "Mandatory School Uniforms." ... School Uniforms: Why & How 1999. ... "School Uniforms: Not Clear that School Uniforms will Reduce Violence." ...
Nobody needs School Uniforms School uniforms. ... School uniforms are pointless because they take away from people's individuality, some people can"t afford them, and they would make school boring. ... Also, think if someone hit a growth-spurt and had to buy a whole new set of uniforms. ... So, like I said nobody needs school uniforms. ... Nobody needs school uniforms. ...
Uniforms should be required in grades pre-k to twelfth grade. ... According to a surveyed parent pro school uniforms, "School uniforms send a signal that school is something to be serious about". ... I believe school uniforms are cost effective. ... (Parker School Uniforms) Even though this study doesn't show huge savings, the point is that uniforms are cheaper. ... "(Asabeth-Pros and Cons of School Uniforms) I disagree with this notion since I know my parents saved a lot of money when I used uniforms in middle school. ...
The Benefits of School Uniforms School uniforms would help to decrease violence in schools. ... Although some believe that school uniforms violate student's freedom of expression, school uniforms would decrease violence and instill a sense of community. ... Students would be fitted and measured for their uniforms. ... Uniforms being too tight or baggy would be eliminated. School uniforms would make distraction less for students. ...
MY FAVORITE SPORTS School Uniforms Uniforms are more likely to be adopted in a serious situation or public group related. ... However, uniforms make students feel no individual style. ... Don't you agree that uniforms influence our right? ... Uniforms are worn in the school days only. ... It is not economical to buy uniforms. ...
Due to all of the positive effects schools have recognized since their implementation of a uniform policy, uniforms in schools are a very rapidly growing idea. ... Critics to school uniform policies say that uniforms restrict the student's creativity. ... Implementing school uniform policies could help make that problem better, because uniforms are much cheaper than most popular and fashionable clothing. ... Uniforms would also make school seem more official and would make students want to go more than they would without uniforms. ... The solution to this problem is to institute a sc...
