School Dress Codes: Sexist Or Unfair?

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.

The people who are in charge of creating the school dress code don’t think of girls feelings, or their need to be an individual. There are also some unnecessary rules in schools, and what schools deemed inappropriate or distracting. The schools are taking some of the girls rights away. I believe that the dress code for the younger generation is too focused on girls, and it’s way too strict. Students should not have to wear school uniforms, some schools went for believing it would get rid of competition.

Dress codes are becoming more and more popular throughout the United States; however, this does not mean all administrators agree with them. In fact, there are educators

Have you ever been excluded from learning because of what you wore to school? In most schools, dress codes are set in place to provide a better learning space for all students. Having a dress code can oppress students because students are given the impression that they should not express themselves. Not all families can afford the clothes that abide by the rules. For example, some students don 't have the means to pay for new clothes, so they have to use hand-me-down clothing. Enforcing a dress code can lead to more problems in the long run because of the exceptions made for students who are athletes and cheerleaders. Many school faculty members including teachers and administrators think that keeping a dress code will keep students looking appropriate while learning, but this idea is wrong because it keeps students from expressing themselves and, the dress code singles out women.

In addition to, some people think school dress codes are fair and do not target a specific gender. Some girl test the limits by wear a crop top or short shorts with tights under them. Yes dress code is great to a certain extent. Why can the school board not cut slack and get on the girls full on breaking the rules. Finally, schools need to stop targeting girls and being sexist towards them, be less harsh on girls and their clothes.

I missed out on the sole purpose of school, the education. School dress codes are made to keep boys from being “distracted” in class. Boys have very little regulations, whereas girls have tons of regulations. No shoulders showing, no knees showing, no bra straps showing. These are just three of the thousands of dress code regulations made for girls across the country.

Dress codes are worldwide and many people have problems dealing with them. Uniforms or dress codes are implemented at both jobs and school. Some dress codes make it to where people cannot express who they are or how they may feel. Dress codes should be implemented but not as strict. Uniforms help many people financially, but that does not keep the issues such as bullying away. They also limit people to who they are and that is not okay. Lighten up on dress codes.

“Wow, I’ve never seen a belly button or shoulder before,” said no teenage boy ever. Dress codes have become a big issue in public schools. Teachers are becoming far too strict. School dress codes should not be as strict because, teachers are more attentive to the dress code rather than academics, the dress code is very sexist, and why should girls be punished because boys are too distracted?

School dress code, a rule everyone has been familiar with from as young as first grade. Some dress codes make complete sense: no clothing with vulgar words, no gang affiliated clothing, no showing underwear. Other dress codes just seem completely sexist: no leggings, no showing shoulders, no shorts above knees. The reasons for these dress codes are usually "Its a distraction to the boys,"; but in reality, these dress codes are harmful and sexist to each of the genders.

Dress codes and school uniforms restrict individuals from expressing themselves and feeling comfortable in school; where they are forced to go.

Having a dress code has been a huge issue among a great majority of communities across the country for many years. Because dress codes affect so many children, there has been an increase in controversies and both sides have very logical points. The main reason that dress codes are not strongly enforced in schools is because the protection of the First Amendment. Almost every parent would agree that the main reasoning for sending their child to school is so that they receive a good education in a safe environment. Certain issues that could potentially jeopardize a student's education should be eliminated by setting up a good rule system. High school and grade schools should apply a dress code because it eliminates many problems such as school violence, enhance school pride, and help maintain order within the school setting. Many students believe that having a dress code enforced in their school is a way of punishment and a way to hold them back from their freedoms. Dress codes can help maintain order within school settings and help students have a much safer learning experience.

Dress code, such an icky word, right? Every school has them, every student hates it. Have you ever heard, “Too much shoulder is showing” or, “Your shorts must go past your knees” It gets annoying doesn’t it? Fashion is barely even acceptable in most schools due to the high expectations on how the students have to dress. How can students be encouraged to be themselves when they are restricted by dress code, to do so? They can’t. It is understandable to an extent how dress codes must be applied, because some students will display themselves in inappropriate ways or find ways to do so. In which would have repercussions. One can say that

There has been a long controversy on school dress code ever since the first one was started in 1969. There are many people who vote for a dress code, but there are also many who do not. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, “as of the 2007-2008 school year, 16.5% of all the public schools in the United States required students to wear uniforms. In addition, 54% enforce a strict dress code”. School Dress Code should be abolished because it denies us the ability to express ourselves, it is biased towards females, and it does not affect our learning ability.

On the hand, reasons why we aren’t allowed to wear them at school. The school say inappropriate. Then why do they allow us to wear them during school activities

The school dress code limits the way girls/boys dress,so they don't "distract the learning environment", and most rules are targeted towards young women. For example, “All shirts/blouses must have sleeves”, “Halter tops/tank tops/strapless tops/spaghetti straps/off shoulder garments are unacceptable”, etc. I also recognized that specific sets of genders are rarely applied to these set of rules. I do recognize that there are certain rules that apply to young men, and some rules are reasonable like “no short shorts”, “no cleavage exposing shirts”, but I do feel that instead of defining the way women should dress is not right. Young men and women should be able to wear what they want to wear as long as it is not too revealing. I do feel young