School Uniforms In The United States

Schools portrayed in popular movies or television show us how wearing a certain color, item, or style allows students to create groups or cliques. The jocks wear their jerseys or letterman jackets, preppy or rich kids wear only name brand clothes, and every type of clique in school has a few specific ways to dress. This can cause problems though, since it can cause bullying based on what some kids are wearing. Without uniforms the pressure to look your best can harm a young person’s psyche. Yes, wearing the clothes you personally selected may give you more ways to express yourself, but it can cause discrimination against peers and anxiety.

The debate about public school uniforms in America is an issue that has been around for a very long time. This issue was even mentioned by President Bill Clinton in a previous State of the Union address in 1996. In his 1996 State of the Union Address, President Clinton decreed,” I challenge all of our schools to teach character education, to teach good values and good citizenship and if it means that teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms” (Clinton 1996). Public schools requiring mandatory uniforms for their students are a major topic as it deals with moral and economic concerns about how America’s public schools are operated.

Uniforms have swept through the world, taking over schools, and restraining students in outfit choices. Though many people are for uniforms, many, however, are not. With a constant debate on whether uniforms are needed, I stand objectified against the use of uniforms, because research proves uniforms have a negative impact. Not only are the students negatively affected by uniforms, but so are the parents. So why do administrators put such a restraint on the clothing students wear? The short answer; they want to eliminate many of the problems that come along without the use of uniforms. Instead, more problems were created in its place, yet school boards are still blind to the cries of those against it. With a world so against change, open mindedness, and lack of freedom, I plan to examine the ‘side effects’ of wearing uniforms. Research has shown uniforms are very costly, does not allow freedom of expression, and does not help in the long run to further a student’s learning.

Initially, uniforms are likely to lessen the discrimination between the social classes of students. If all students have to wear the same clothes, it would eliminate teasing other pupils through their clothes. In the article, “Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms?” the author writes, “In a 2013 survey by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and uniform manufacturer Lands’ End, 86% of school leaders said uniform s make ‘a significant, positive impact in peer pressure,’ and 64% said uniforms reduce bullying.” The article also states, “Virginia B.Draa, Assistant Professor of Human Ecology at Youngstown State University, said uniforms can decrease peep pressure and blur class lines between students.” I believe uniforms help peers see each other in a different light, without judging by appearance.

The idea of uniforms being required for public school students has been a widely controversial topic in the recent past. In the 2003-2004 school year, only one in eight public schools required students to wear uniforms (ProConorg Headlines). In the 2013-2014 school year, one in five public schools required students to wear uniforms (ProConorg Headlines). This essay will discuss the reasons that uniforms restrict the individuality of students, burdens families that cannot afford two sets of clothes for each of their children (Farrell), and serve little to none purpose in benefitting the education of students. Uniforms are meant for the workforce, not school children.

How many times when you were a kid and you were bullied by someone chust by the content of your clothes. From a credible source “roughly 160,000 children miss school daily due to to fear of attack and or intimidation by other students. because everyone would be dressed the same, students would not be bullied because of their clothing. In addition, uniforms promote safety because if an intruder walked into school, it would be easier to spot them because they would not be wearing the uniform.”Firstly,More kid in the US get bullied more than they should and more and more schools lose posible students and more parents get sued because of what their kids did to one of their peers like for example I myself almost went to this school where a 10 year old girl

Uniforms have been around for centuries, from back in the day when women had to wear dresses or skirts and men had to wear pants. To now where students and employees have to wear certain pieces of clothing. People dress to express themselves, schools tell their students to be who they are and to be proud; however, when the student tries to do so they are sent home or held in the office which not only takes away their rights to express themselves, but takes them out of class. According to Friedrichs, “A shocking number of students are actually sent home or suspended for breaking dress code, which means even more time out of class.” A school's job is to prepare children for their futures, that can be quite hard when the student is not there to learn. Dress codes can be overwhelming to maintain. A student's wardrobe isn’t going to be full of polos and khakis because they most likely do not wear polos and khakis outside of school. Dress code should not be as strict, hoodies should be allowed, tank tops should be

“If it means that the schoolrooms will be more orderly, more disciplined,” President Clinton said, “and that our young people will learn to evaluate themselves by what they are on the inside instead of what they’re wearing on the outside, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms.” President Clinton is referring to the outfits or sets of standardized clothes that are worn primarily for an educational institution, usually in primary and secondary schools in various countries. When used, they form the basis of a school’s dress code, which is a set of rules, usually written and posted specifying the required manner of dress at a school. It began when schools had issues with grades and behavioral problems, but they didn’t want uniforms because it infringed upon individuality. The commotion began when the uniform movement began nearly four years ago when Long Beach, California became the nation’s first public school district to require elementary and middle school students to wear uniforms. Since then, public schools from east to west have debated whether they’re beneficial or not, which has caused the controversy to heat up significantly. Even though requiring uniforms in public schools have been controversial throughout history, it continues to be an area of debate for school communities because research shows that uniform policies do provide benefits to schools, but there are also disadvantages that create unfavorable conditions

The history of school uniforms in the United States public schools begins with small underprivileged school of Cherry Hill Elementary in Maryland and the domino effect that happened soon after in the years after. The popularity of school uniforms can greatly be credited to the Long Beach, California study and President Bill Clinton’s speech on the topic. At first, school uniforms were only for the private or Catholic private schools however the school uniform trend spread to other public schools to adopt the “preppy look” and success. This has now set new standard for the United States school system. A brief history of school uniforms will give a significant insight on the growing development that is transforming American schools.

Alexis returns to her locker after first period, locker is wide open and her Steve Madden leather jacket is no longer there. The school Police Officer is gathering information and trying to solve on going thefts at the school. On a daily basis school officials receives a report of theft, gang activity and violence amongst students. School uniforms need to be in consideration for many of our high schools. Mandatory uniforms in high school can prevent violence over designer clothes, ease financial burden, gang activity and allow our students to have a positive impact in the best years of their lives.

The most frequently used argument to school uniforms is that it takes away the students right to express themselves. While this is true, a student can still find ways to express themselves. Coming up with a new, creative way to express themselves such as band or basketball. Just because a student cannot wear the most fashionable top doesn't mean their rights have

This type of abuse occurs for all types of reasons, but one of them is how a student dresses compared to their classmates. If a pupil dresses in a way that is not accepted by his or her peers they are an easy target for bullying. Despite the fact that it should not matter how inexpensive or worn a student’s clothes are this does not hinder the aggression. At a young age, it is extremely important to be accepted by your peers. By implementing uniforms school districts can eliminate at least one of the concerns that can run through a teenager’s head when they are stressed about being accepted. Mandating uniforms puts all students on the same economic playing field. Depending on what type of requirements are put into place there are not a lot of distinctions between button downs, or polo shirts. Regardless, of whether you buy them off of a clearance rack at TJ Maxx or as a newly featured Ralph Lauren line they will always be basically the same thing. You can hardly tell most of the time, with the exception that a lot of brand items have symbols, but if the school uniform requires a plain button down then it is irrelevant. This can significantly reduce what students worry about when it comes to being accepted. It takes away the competition of wealth between

Let’s say that you came home Friday and instantly had to go to a soccer game. Then you came home, took a quick shower and went to go camping with a friend. The next day, you went back home and decided to go to a haunted house. You met a friend there and decided to hang out for a while. That eventually turned into a big sleepover with a bunch of people. You didn’t get back home until ten o’clock on Sunday. You crept into your room and fell asleep. Before you know it, it’s six thirty in the morning. The bus comes in ten minutes. You rush to your closet, then realize with a sinking feeling that your uniform is lying on the floor, dirty and unwashed. This is just one of many reasons why public schools shouldn’t require the use of a public uniform.

Did you know uniforms have little to no academic value towards the children who wear them? The East Stroudsburg School District should not adopt a mandatory uniform policy. It is a degrading act and destroys our children's inner sense of individuality.

School Uniforms are being pushed more and more in schools, but what is commonly thought of when the words “school uniform” is said? For most people the picture of children in the same colored uniforms gathered in front of a Catholic Church or a private school is displayed in their mind. This picture is one of the many problems with school uniforms. Instead of being seen as an individual, students are seen as just another kid in a uniform attending a fancy private school. The students cannot develop the self-expression that is crucial to their development at this age. Uniforms are thought to create a more protected campus and learning environment, however, if someone wants to bully someone else, clothes are not going to stop them. The cost, which is usually seen as a pro, can actually be more than people anticipate. As one can see, in the best interest of any student, school uniforms should not be made part of the dress code.