Why Dolores Artau V. Newton's Letter To Staff?

The prominent reason behind the various overdone school rules regarding dress is the loose power that administrators have been given. They have been “reserve[d] the right to determine if a clothing item or accessory is appropriate for school” (Carroll High School Student Handbook 2010-2011 18). The officials at school are using their own personal opinions to judge the students’ dress. Since styles change as time goes on, the generation in control and the

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

When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the academic and educational bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of this school building, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of administration entitles them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they have to declare the causes which don’t necessarily impel them to the Dress-code Law.

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.

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.

Sometimes school forgets to think about the feelings of girls when they tell them that they are violating the dress code. The school administers has been rude about the dress code, and how

In the article, “The Battle Over Dress Codes” written by Peggy Orenstein, explains the dress code of Berkley Middle School from a mother’s point of view. This mother of argues that young girls who are reaching puberty and whose bodies are growing, are being told to cover up once they start to develope. She says, “In May, students in Utah high school opened their yearbooks to discover digitally raised necklines and sleeve added to female classmates’ shirts.” I find this act highly deceitful and unnecessary. If i was that student or that student’s parent, I’d be very upset. Orenstein also states that “seductiveness” has been an issue for girls, which has become politicized. Although, no matter how we’re dressed, there is no excuse for catcalls from older men. Orenstein says, “I don’t want her to feel shame in her soon-to-be-emerging

Ever thought that not having a school dress code could lead to violence over something so simple as to what a person might own or wear? To many people 's surprise, school dress codes can be a very important topic to discuss at any and every public school. This essay will summarize, critique, and evaluate the article "School Dress Codes" by Krystal Miller.

School dress codes are very sexist and to demonstrate that Lindsay establishes credibility. Not only does Lindsay use credible sources she, herself, is a reliable source. Lindsay has lived through high school with the administration shaming women and promoting rape culture. Rowena is a female writing about how dress codes are sexist towards females. In the article she quotes Laura Bates, The Boston Latin School Change.org petition, Dr. Larry Wilder, Maggie Sunseri, and Liliana Severin. The people she quotes are credible because they all have done extensive research on this topic. One example is Laura Bates, she said, “Often they report hearing phrases like, ‘boys will be boys,’ from teachers…. Girls are receiving very clear messages that male behavior, male entitlement to your body in public space is socially acceptable, but you will be punished,” (Rowena, 3). Lindsay shows Bates’s knowledge on this topic by stating she is a Founder of The Everyday Sexism Project.

This petition is in regards to dress code within Natomas Charter’s middle and high school populations. We are speaking out against their discrimination and shaming against women for what they wear to school. The majority of Natomas Charter School’s dress codes are set with goals to prevent distraction and disturbance of students. Unfortunately, I along with many other students find these policies both ineffective, sexist, and extremely offensive.

To start off, Shila writes, “‘Hopefully these policies will let students know that we are adamant in enforcing the dress code,’ said Grasso in a press conference early Monday morning. “‘Past policies have been too lenient on students,’” this shows the view from the principal. The author also writes, “‘These new codes show that Steinbrenner is ready to take the lead in dress code enforcement,’” showing the perspective from Allison Risqué. Thirdly, another example would be the quote “‘We’re changing the way administrators view clothing.’” Said Grasso, “Hopefully other schools will follow our example.”’ Once again, showing the view point from the principal of Steinbrenner High School. These quotes give great examples of how everybody saw the new dress code rules at the school and what they may have thought about the situation. In conclusion, this school takes dress code very seriously and is hoping to have students to obey the

At the Etobicoke School for the Arts, students have started to fight back. Many protests have been happening all over the Durham region, student have been breaking the dress code in large groups or missing classes to hold protesting signs up outside for the schools. It is interesting to see that both males and females can agree that the schools are using the dress to exploit and oppress women and are starting to fight back. Student Evette Reay was sent home for wearing something completely harmless. However, her teacher claimed that her dress was too short and because this was the third time Reay broke the dress code, she was suspended from school for three days.

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

I am writing this letter to explain how harmful and diminishing our school dress code is. School dress codes sustain sexism, rape culture, and victim blaming. This school should rise above these standards and put a stop to this, especially with the “safe” environment you are guaranteeing.

In the interview conducted by the researchers, both of the interviewees strongly recommend the policy for dress code. Appropriate dresses in school must include decent attires not only for the students but to the individuals that comprise the university. It should be evident for both men and women. With this, respect can be maintained in the school premises. This also serves as a training ground for the students to act professionally in ways like dressing up. Surely, dressing appropriately gives a positive impact that should be observed all throughout the institution. This also gives a decent reputation to the university and it overwhelms those who comes and visits the university. In a respected institution like Silliman University, immodest dresses contribute some degree of immorality. A person who does not dress appropriately can be viewed as an individual without respect to the university. Researchers believe that being a part of a Catholic school, students must preserve the genuine goal, mission, and vision of the institution. Therefore, due to the issues discussed above, the researchers consider that dress code should be implemented in the College of Arts and Sciences of NORSU-BSC to promote decency among students, to eliminate destruction during classes and to promote positive