Social Injustice and Cultural Identifiers Research Rough Draft

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Social Injustice and Cultural Identifiers Research Rough Draft Megan Morris Grand Canyon University 330: EDU Willie Hintze 03/10/2024 1
The school dress code system is outdated and insufficiently enforced for both genders. Female students are more likely than male students to be disciplined for dress code infractions, despite the perception that their bodies are distracting to males. Female kids are objectified from the outset of school. Not only by guys but also by society and the educational system. Female students lose valuable class time when sent to the office for small violations, whereas male students do not face the same repercussions. This can negatively impact female mental health and self-esteem at an early age. Female students are more often disciplined for dress code infractions than male students, despite the perception that their bodies are distracting to males and should be kept hidden at school. Th female students are objectified from the minute they enter school. Female students miss out on class time due to minor infractions, while male students are not sent to the office for similar reasons. This leads to a decline in mental health and self-love in females at a young age, as the consequences are not equal for all genders. I picked dress code uniformity in schools as my cultural identification. I picked this topic to prevent young children from being informed that their body is a visual nuisance to the opposing gender's learning experience. Students' learning should not be affected by their clothing choices. Comfortable clothing is essential for students who must sit for extended periods of time in class. Wearing a tank top is harmless for both boys and girls. This applies to any apparel that covers intimate bodily parts. Students should be able to dress comfortably without being judged for it. In my studies and daily life, I've seen that boys/men are punished less for clothing code offenses than girls/women. For instance, in high school, guys wear distressed jeans more than women. I've seen more women, including myself, dispatched to the office than males. Despite all genders wearing the same attire, there was a violation. This is where I establish uniformity in 2
cultural identification. Clothing codes should remain in place. Dress regulations should be re- evaluated to ensure consistency among genders in the school. The clothing code should apply to teachers, staff, and students alike. Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District took place in 1969. Many high school students wore black armbands with swords to school to protest the Vietnam War (FindLaw, 2016). In 1995, Bivens by Green vs. Albuquerque Public Schools happened. Prohibited male students from wearing sagging pants because it was not acceptable (Bivens by Green V. Albuquerque Public Schools, No. CIV 94-038 SC-LFG., n.d.) In 1998, Harper vs. Blockbuster Entertainment happened. Male employees at Blockbuster were compelled to keep their hair short, whereas women were not affected by this new restriction. (Harper V. Blockbuster Entertainment Corp., No. 97-4364, n.d.) The case of Jacobs vs. Clark County School District happened in 2008. Jacobs and her parents argued that the obligatory clothing code violated their first amendment right to display their religion. (FindLaw, n.d.). The dress code is more disruptive for the individuals punished than for the rest of the class. If a student is taken to the office, home, or restroom to change their attire, they miss out on learning opportunities. As a result, the student is currently absent from class and experiencing a disruption in their education. Additionally, the students around the chastised kid may get distracted after witnessing someone being taken to the office or out of the classroom. However, it becomes a long-drawn-out topic that students will discuss afterward and think about during the class, as they are more engaged in the drama than the subject itself. A clothing code can reduce bullying and self-consciousness among kids. Here are some arguments in favor of implementing one. This approach is only effective if the clothing code is severe enough to prevent students from standing out and being bullied. Having a stringent 3
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