The Importance Of Dress Code For School Uniforms

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.

Many students here at YWLA dislike the strict uniform code because it seems pointlessly strict. However, the dress code at YWLA is actually beneficial to students because it prevents bullying based on economic disadvantage which can be common in a school without a dress code. It can also minimize distractions that take place in school from flashy or expensive clothing. The uniform at YWLA has been implemented since the school was founded because it displays the women in attendance as professional and it creates a level playing field for professional attire. Since YWLA admits students from all over San Antonio and students from different economic backgrounds, uniforms ensure opportunities for the girls who may not have the income to buy fancy

What would happen if decora kids came to school the way they were their clothing.

For half of the school year students are required to wear their winter uniform, which for boys means practically no change, as their winter uniform has optional long plants and optional long sleeved shirts. Unlike the girls who transition from a comfortable, practical and liked summer dress to an unpleasant, uncomfortable and impractical woollen skirt and white shirt. Almost all of the girls wearing the winter uniforms have said they would prefer to wear their summer uniform year round. Whilst the winter the winter uniform provides no warmth the unpredictable weather means that the designated time set for the winter uniform to be warn can encounter warm days on which girls are unable to take of their jumpers without revealing everything worn under their see through white shirt. It is unfair that boys are able to continually wear the uniform of their choice while girls are forced to wear winter and summer depending on the

For teens, Spring equates to: the rush of liberty in the warm wind breezing through arms and legs, skin illuminated in the sun, and stepping home after a bright school day; ice cream cone in hand. Spring equals paradise...though, in 2017, this image is torn to shreds, by the hand of an important issue: school dress codes. Despite its origin to ensure the physical comfort of all members within the school community; the current shape that the administration of school dress codes has taken is biased and bares menacing messages of inequality, especially to female students across Canada and the United States. Enforcement of dress codes has become subjective to uncontrollables such as geographical location, the beliefs of admin at different schools; and the physical traits of different students. In spite of administrative refutes, that, girls’ attire can reveal a distraction to male students; the true disturbance is the way schools are making assumptions on behalf of the boys on whether or not what they see is distracting them. In the end, it is evident that the real victims of interrupted educations are the girls themselves. Unlike the warming of temperature, the attitudes of schools only grows frostier towards the issue of “dress codes” as the days pass by.

Finally, almost no one would need to change during the school day because there wouldn’t be inappropriate clothing and the expectations would be obvious. Students would know the consequences for not wearing a uniform. There wouldn’t be too-short shorts and no one would be guessing if something is appropriate. The dress code would be clear.

Kristi Bielewicz explains that having everyone dress the same made it easier to get ready for school in the morning. Bielewicz adds that more often than not people would comment on how nice the students looked or say something positive about the school. In addition, the dress code allowed students to focus more on class work and less on what students were wearing. Students were not distracted by immodest, gang-related, or offensive clothing and were, as a result, allowed to focus more on education and school work.

Schools should use dress codes as they are a compromise between everyday creativity and aristocratic uniforms. Today most public schools do not require uniforms due to the exorbitant price. On average school uniforms cost $249 (greatereducation.org). Not only that, uniforms are also high maintenance due to special washing instructions such as dry cleaning, but uniforms are often held to a pristine standard that if violated will result in a disciplinary action against the student. Uniforms also restrict a student's ability to express themselves. However, uniforms can serve as a preventive measure against clothing offensive or obscene language. On the other hand though, so can a dress code. A dress code not only allows all of the advantages

‘Many people find that the dress code affect girl more than boys. Usually, the rules focus on things like tank tops and skirts. Boy’s clothes are not targeted as often as girl clothes are” (Starechesk).

In the 50s and 60s women were required to dress a certain way in and outside of school. Many handbooks and guides on what to wear and how to style your clothing were published at this time. Schools sent out dress code requirements regarding what clothing was acceptable. Girls in school were expected to wear skirts, blouses or dresses and their shirt tails were to be tucked into their skirts. Sun dresses were not to be worn, along with any other revealing clothing. Hair scarves, curlers, or clips were not to be worn in the classrooms. Sandals were not allowed and socks or peds had to be worn with sneakers. Outside of school women wore dresses, skirts, and occasional trousers. Gloves were also popular and would be seen outside the house at special events. In the early 1960s, women started to wear more revealing dresses and pencil skirts which accentuated their curves. Shorter dresses showed more confidence in a

The debate over school uniforms and dress codes has been going on for years and is still widely debated and talked about in the education system. Each side of the argument has many supporters. There are many pros and cons to each side so it is hard to really know what the right choice is. In Three Cups of Tea written by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin education is the main focus of the book. Although most of the book takes place half way across the world many topics are relevant to the school systems today in America. In the book the girls received, “crisp new school uniforms neatly folded inside its cellophane wrapper” and they are completely overjoyed to hold their first

Back then some people wore bell-bottoms. Most girls would wear a shirt with just shorts. Most boys in middle school would wear the school jackets with shirts and blue jean pants. Girls would also wear jumpers.

This school has had this dress code for quite a long time but each instant this dress code remains unchanged, the school loses some of it’s integrity. It controls an insane amount of people but this dress code is completely illogical in many ways. Boys who disobey the dress code parts that actually

females to dress. Commonly a male could wear a basic top, and shorts in the middle of Winter and it

Wouldn’t you appreciate that your children always know what to wear for school? School uniform is what makes it easy! A set of clothing that is mainly worn, school uniform is one of the school's policy and recommendation. Generally worn in elementary and middle school, this outfit is composed of specific colors of long or short pants and shirts for boys, sometimes with a tie. Girls usually wear a dress or a blouse worn either with a skirt or pants, all however have the same colors. This dress code determines even the type of shoes that should be worn at school. School uniform may vary from school to school, but it remains the basis dress code for the education system. The adoption of school extensive uniform mandatory has been encouraged