Dress Code: Does It's Necessary?

For many elementary and middle school students, the possibility of being dress coded looms as an ever-present threat. Shorts must reach the mid-thigh and be no shorter. Tank top straps must be at least two inches wide. Anything less means the the inevitable trip to the principal’s office in which talk of appropriate clothing choices is thrown about. Though a once accepted reality of public schooling, the traditional values are being challenged. Girls across Canada are questioning the necessity for such rules, as well as the reasons behind dress codes. While they are not without their place, dress codes still hold strong connotations of gender inequality at a time when these values are being strongly challenged.

School dress codes send a loud and clear message, “Your individuality is inconvenient.” (Rowland 22). The constitution guarantees the right to free speech,which can be interpreted as the right to freedom of self expression, and students use clothing to express themselves. Another message that dress codes send is that “the self identity that you want to express does not belong here.” Self expression is not an inconvenience or a distraction, it is the lifeblood of our nation. (Rowland 22). Schools tell students that they should be confident in themselves, but how can they if they cannot express themselves? School dress codes now are more about shielding the boys then protecting the girls which implies that boys are immature. Calling a girl’s clothes distracting is implying that she is at fault for any disruptions. “That 's like saying that because a store has a cash register, it 's the store 's fault if it gets robbed!” (Menza 1). Students are going to be distracted anyways. Sexist dress codes are like saying that an article of clothing, or a body part showing on a female will distract male students from learning. Dress codes should be simple for both genders, everyone should wear clothing that covers up the same area. With dress codes, students are forced to dress the same as other students, taking the individuality out of school, but schools try to send the message, you are individual. Figure 1 shows a strict dress codes for both students and

When female students dress in code, they’re less likely to be targeted for every little thing they do. However, when that same student wears a slightly shorter pair of shorts, or a low-cut sweater, they’re harassed. Some schools argue that the code is to keep girls modest. In order to be modest you first must be sexualized, but who is qualified to run a school if they sexualize 14-18 year old girls? Students from various schools, boys and girls, are more likely to be distracted by a teacher calling someone out, than they are for a student wearing those items.

Many occupations have dress codes for employees write to convince business leaders that dress codes should or should not be required. I believe that a dress code should not be enforced. Dressing shows your own creativity. If everyone was the same the world would be a boring place. Dress Codes do have a reason and do serve a good purpose.

How far should kids be able to go before schools stop them from expressing themselves? If you look around the country at the more than 100,000 schools, you will see kids that are being held back from expressing themselves. You will see kids being restricted from wearing certain types of clothing. When schools start dictating what students can and cannot wear beyond reason, that's where the line needs to be drawn.

Should Schools Have Dress Codes, by Lee Rowland, and William Bug, is about whether or not schools should have dress codes for the kids who go there. I believe that schools should have some sort of dress code, because it would represent professionalism. However people may think the dress code may be sexist towards one gender, or the other, and that you should be aloud to wear whatever you want. But I believe there should be a dress code because. What you wear communicates what you want other people to think about you, whether you're wearing a jersey or a prom dress.

Today I will support in my opinion if dress codes should be applied in schools. Dress codes have been around for a long time to protect people from public exposure and this paper will resolve if dress codes should continue to be in schools. Hope you enjoy.

In today's society students are continually bombarded with rules and regulations that they must follow, one of them is an ongoing controversy which is dress codes which schools enforce. Many ask themselves is school dress codes are a good idea, but this has become a complicated matter, especially for females since the rules apply more to them, many asserting it is sexist. Some people would claim that dress codes improve learning on school campuses and help promote a “distraction free” learning environment, but in reality dress codes are not only ineffective but hinders creative thought, demonstrates mistrust against students, and perpetrates sexism.

As the temperature rises, so do hemlines and the suspension rate. Students get suspended for violating school dress codes by wearing outfits that ‘show too much skin.’ One can argue that revealing clothing is distracting, but some families and students agree that school dress code implementations end up just shaming girls. Dress codes, the epitome of high school, teach girls to act ashamed, not modest. According to most school boards that come up with the dress code, the outfits young women wear come across as too distracting for their peers, especially men, and make it unable for women to be viewed by the public with dignity and respect. Everyday, school dress codes target females—especially females that are more developed.

One challenge i face in school is the dress code. I think that the dress code should not be as strict. We should be able to wear shorts that come up above your fingertips and tank tops that are at least two fingers wide and we cannot help it if the boys get distracted in class it is not always because of the girls.

The Dress Code; Helpful or Hurtful What you wear affects how people think of you. This is comparable to an advertisement for the lunch special. If what’s uncovered is not on the menu, then keep it covered. The student dress code is an issue with much controversy. Some may say that it is all preposterous but in actuality the dress code is for the students benefit.

Dress codes in middle and high schools are a form of discrimination against teenage girls in today’s society. Parents and students all over the country argue that dress codes are directed mainly at girls and are a blatant example of gender inequality. The idea behind the strict enforcement of a dress code is that it will teach self-respect and raise moral standards for the students. However, when the reason for many dress code violations is questioned the rationale is often to prevent distracting the male students. Young women across the country are being shamed and punished for wearing what schools consider immodest and being a distraction to their male peers. This discrimination against female students results in their clothes being strictly regulated and dress coded more often than male students’ clothes are. The enforcement of these discriminatory dress codes has become a form of public humiliation for female students. Theoretically, a dress code makes sense and should be effective. In reality, it does not affect how students dress but causes a distraction and interruption of a girl’s education.

Dress code is one of the most enforced policy in schools. Not everyone thinks the same about what is too long or short. So because not everyone agrees there are specific rules. When you put your arms straight down next to your body, shorts, skirts, and dresses cannot be shorter than where the end of your finger tips reach. Girls aren't supposed to wear shorts that are shorter than that, instead we're expected to wear long short. Wouldn't long shorts be considered pants?

In today’s society it is normal for business leaders to create a dress code for their employees; however, some people wonder if dress codes should still be required or if we should just completely get rid of them. There have been several debates about whether dress codes are needed or not, but there are many pros and cons to having them. In my opinion dress codes shouldn’t be required because employees will be more comfortable, employees will be able to express themselves and show creativity, and some employees are not able to buy the required clothes for their job. A reason why dress codes shouldn’t be required is that employees would be more comfortable without them. Most employees are more comfortable wearing clothes they like and as a result are more productive.

At a workplace, it is strongly believed that employees should have a dress code. This dress code gives the company professionalism, it helps avoid injuries, customer support can easily be given, and employees may interpret a dress code as a perk for being an employee at the workplace. All workplaces should have a dress code.