Should We Have Dress Codes In Schools

I would like to address the issue of dress codes being used at school environments. Dress code rules at educational institutions should be banned because clothes are not as distracting as some may think, individuals have a right to express themselves through their appearance, and many dress codes are sexist in nature.

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 topic of dress codes are very picky among students. Many student hate dress codes. Most students do not believe that schools should have a dress code which is a opinion that has been proven true.Studies show that schools that don’t have a dress code have a higher amount of principle's list and honor roll students. Studies have shown that people that didn’t have a dress code while they were in school have become better members of society and more independent. Researchers believe this is true because while they were growing up they had more choices in their life; one of which being what they could ware.

Dress codes are necessary in school when it comes to offensive clothing. I think no student should wear clothing that gives a derogatory message towards someone’s sexuality, religion or race. But telling a girl her bra cannot show, banning spagetti strap tops from being worn or sending girls home because their shorts don’t meet the length requirement is where we must draw the line.

Many students who don’t have a dress code come to school thinking they can wear whatever they want, but should they really have that choice? According to recent studies, 99% of students without a dress code dress inappropriately. Students love to be able to express themselves through their clothing, but many students take this for granted.

Students at school should not have a dress code. School dress codes could prohibit a student from expressing themselves. Students may think that uniforms are uncomfortable and that could distract students from learning in schools. People say that bullying is a problem. They think this happens because there is no dress code but what they really don’t know is that bullying is going to happen no matter what. Actually if you think about it having a dress codes itself is a form of bullying. Lauren Bromberg says this about dress codes “It’s bullying girls (mostly) and it has to stop.Put aside what you think about dress codes for a minute and consider this: In school, did boys divide teams in gym by “shirts vs. skins?”I’m guessing,

The way teens dress has become a daily argument in homes and schools. Many issues have gone all the way US Supreme Court. More than half of the country’s schools have some form of dress code, but there is no gold standard of what to wear in high school. It's a controversy over constitutional rights, gender, and politics. The pros and cons of dress code in schools have many people on the fence of whether or not to agree.

Anytime there is a complaint at the Mayor’s office, it is usually about the dress code. The law is that there needs to be a dress code, but there is a way to fix that. Some children buy a cute outfit, but can never wear it because it is against the dress code. Parent are also having a hard time with this, it is hard for the parents to choose their child’s clothes. There had been a plan that is we get fifty signatures on a petition, then there will be two vans, with five adults in each van, and head off the the SCBOE office.

While most guys think dress code is fair and equal, girls know that it is in fact not equal at all. At most schools, every student must follow a strict dress code and if you don’t, there are consequences. Most rules are based off the fact that boys will be distracted if we show too much skin or wear tight clothing.

Why do we have dress code? The generality of schools in America do not require a dress code. It makes the students look proper, but we all become the same. There isn’t any diversity among us. In addition, the uniforms aren’t pleasant or snug. I presume I have the same opinion as the predominance of the school. Dress code provides the exact opposite of comfort and pleasure.

Every school has a dress code in their extensive school handbook. There are mountains upon mountains of dress code lists that go on and on forever, and many people are wondering why. Many schools believe that school dress codes help the environment of the school. That is why there are so many more dress codes pertaining to girls than to boys, just what OCR thinks as well by stating a dress code, “Shorts too short. Shoulder straps on her top too thin. Skirt exposing too much skin above her knees,” (Hardesty). School dress codes are not beneficial for students because they are not able to express their opinions, they are unfair mostly to girls than boys, and they have grown too much over the years.

Students have a wide variety of reactions to the appointed dress codes. Both boys and girls react to how the dress codes restrict students’ choices of clothing. A senior boy from Palo Alto, CA, believes the dress code restricts the students at his school. Jackson Brook concludes, “The idea that a visible bra strap or a pair of leggings will prevent a teen boy from learning is absurd to me. And I should know, I’m a teen boy!” (Menza, 2015). This boy believes that clothes distracting guys from learning makes a joke out of teenage boys’ maturity, as his learning does not change if a female’s bra strap shows. He also goes on to tell how he feels about calling a females clothing distracting. He believes dress codes have a way of blaming girls for causing any distractions because of what they wear (Menza, 2015). Girls do not distract the other students the clothing does, but according to most people the girls distract, because they choose what to wear.

Schools need a dress code for several reasons. Students should be able to learn easier without all the stress of wondering what type of clothes everyone has on(Revisiting 1). Schools would also be more safer if uniforms were required. Students wouldn't be able to wear baggy clothes thus weapons and drugs couldn't be smuggled inside as easy. Students would also have better self-confidence with dress codes(K.L. 1). They wouldn't have to worry about being picked on for not wearing name brands

I have a strong opinion about school dress codes and why I think they should be abolished. Dress codes prevent students from individualism and personality. No student should have to wear a school uniform; that shows that everyone has to be the same, which is dumb. Why do some schools make kids wear collared shirts, ties, and skirts? Why do we have to look the same and how does what we wear affect our learning? Why does it make sense to schools when a student isn’t wearing the right uniform requirements and they have to get sent home? Shouldn’t education be more important than what we decide to wear?

Implementing dress codes should not be allowed in educational institutions of any level. The debate over enforcing dress codes in school environments has been a controversial subject in the educational institutions for years. Administrators have struggled to find effective ways to decrease the number of disciplinary issues. The primary solution that they have implemented is the introduction of dress codes. While the introduction of dress codes has been a common way to help decrease the number of disciplinary issues, topics such as bullying, gangs, violence, and freedom of expression are thrown into this conversation, causing controversy within educational institutions. Overall, the implementation of dress codes is discriminative towards female students, however the policy also causes students to abstain from freedom of expression and freedom of speech.