Why We Should Have Dress Codes In School

How do you feel when you get in trouble at school for trying to express who you really are with the clothes you just bought and you thought looked really cool in, but turned out it was breaking the dress code, you feel embarrassed right? Well, all schools have a dress code of some sort whether it's a uniform, or you can and can't wear certain clothes. Schools should not have dress codes because students can easily find a loophole in dress code rules, they don't let people express who they are, and uniforms are expensive. These dress codes schools use are to keep people from being bullied. The only problem is the girls are getting targeted more because they wear tank tops with spaghetti straps and leggings so the schools banned them. It's unfair

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.

Is there anything more embarrassing than being dress coded at school? Enforcing a dress code among children is unfair because it not only discriminates against people but it destroys someone’s whole day. Dress codes and school uniforms are meant to increase student achievement and make everyone equal but instead it only hurts people. Most school dress codes are unnecessary and are sexist. Enforcing dress codes is suppose to boost student achievement but instead is racist, sexist and unnecessary. Schools should take into consideration their student 's feelings before they establish rules for dressing.

School dress codes send a loud and clear message, “Your individuality is inconvenient.” (Rowland 22). The constitution guarantees the right to free speech,which can be interpreted as the right to freedom of self expression, and students use clothing to express themselves. Another message that dress codes send is that “the self identity that you want to express does not belong here.” Self expression is not an inconvenience or a distraction, it is the lifeblood of our nation. (Rowland 22). Schools tell students that they should be confident in themselves, but how can they if they cannot express themselves? School dress codes now are more about shielding the boys then protecting the girls which implies that boys are immature. Calling a girl’s clothes distracting is implying that she is at fault for any disruptions. “That 's like saying that because a store has a cash register, it 's the store 's fault if it gets robbed!” (Menza 1). Students are going to be distracted anyways. Sexist dress codes are like saying that an article of clothing, or a body part showing on a female will distract male students from learning. Dress codes should be simple for both genders, everyone should wear clothing that covers up the same area. With dress codes, students are forced to dress the same as other students, taking the individuality out of school, but schools try to send the message, you are individual. Figure 1 shows a strict dress codes for both students and

Why should schools modify their dress codes? All throughout the United States, schools have dress codes. Some dress codes have meaning full and low dress code rules, others have rules that make teens feel uncomfortable and get punished for. Daily students are judged on how they dress. Dealing with a dress code takes time and effort for a teen to understand why they are being punished.

Some people say dress code is causing girls to body shame themselves. It may not seem like it, but this is something that is having a very negative impact on girls. According to the article “Enforcing school dress codes teaches girls to be ashamed, not ‘modest’”, some parents and educators believe young women’s outfits-their bodies really- are too distracting for men to be expected to comfort themselves with dignity and respect. ”Instead of teaching girls math or literature, schools are

Many people still believe a dress code is the answer to most school problems, but they’re wrong. I think that schools should stop enforcing dress codes. There are so many reasons and instances that prove that dress codes are completely unnecessary. One reason being that restricting student expression is against their first amendment rights. Another being that dress codes can be sexist. Also, contrary to popular belief, dress codes don’t prevent bullying.

We should have dress codes because some people feel insecure about their appearances. If we start wearing inappropriate school clothes, such as shorts and tank tops then some people may feel insecure. They may not feel good about how they look and this could cause serious behavior problems and interfere with school work and socializing.

​Dress codes are enforced to prevent interference with school work. Unfortunately, this translates as dress codes being enforced to prevent girls from distracting boys with their bodies. Dress codes essentially teach girls to be ashamed of their bodies and teach boys to sexualize girls at an early age. Most dress codes are outdated and do not allow students to express themselves. On top of that, when girls do break the dress code, they are forced to wear a “shame suit” or simply go home. When boys break the dress code, they are just given a slap on the wrist. Dress codes teach girls to hide their body which leads them to become self-conscious and ashamed of their own bodies. Ultimately, these rules show girls that covering themselves and worrying

School dress code makes girls stress out about what to wear. Many females show up to school late trying to find something to wear that is appropriate for school. A lot of times, girls have to buy new clothes that suit the dress code with money their parents sometimes don’t have. Girls should be focused and even sometimes stressed about school, not about if they are going to get dress coded.

An important issue in current society is whether there should be a dress code in schools. For example, there are many people that are for or against having uniforms in school. My opinion is that even when there are many reasons why people argue for dress codes or uniforms, they should not be implemented just because teachers feel that girls’ clothes are too distracting for boys. For example, a girl was sent home because her outfit was showing her collar bone.

A famous poet once wrote, “The freedom to dress how we want is the freedom to express ourselves.” Many girls have been trying to start an expostulation against the dress code here at school and failed. Well, today I want to ameliorate this problem and explain our reasonings but not in an importune way. The dress code is irrefutably the cause of countless problems. Having a dress code is ok ,but to a certain point. Girls seem to be more affected by the dress code than guys. Girls should be allowed more freedom in the way they dress. We shouldn’t be shunned for wanting to look nice but having our shoulders affect the way a boy works.

Females are judged for what they wear constantly, whether that be in school, work, or in public. Schools create dress code with the intention of creating a better learning environment for boys. Not only does this happen in schools, but it also happens in the workplace. Dress codes are aimed at girls and the affect they have on boys. When we, as students, wake up in the morning and get dressed we are not thinking about getting other people's attention, we are thinking about wearing what we want and what's comfortable. Waking up early for school is already hard enough. Girls should not have to worry about what they are wearing and if a teacher is going to dress code them. It is already embarrassing when a teacher tells you that your outfit is

“I dress myself, not to impress, but for comfort and style.” School boards keep adding more rules to their dress code every year to make it even more strict and harder to follow. Dress code shouldn’t be so harsh. Students are required to follow dress code and lose their comfort, because they can’t wear tanks and short shorts. When they wear those items, teacher's get upset and send them home or force them to wear something they really hate. Dress code shouldn’t be strict, because it doesn’t give students the right to dress freely.

Schools should have dress codes because it stops inappropriate clothing from being worn. Students can wear offensive or distracting clothing if there are no dress codes in school. Some people believe that schools shouldn’t have strict dress codes. They believe this because having a school dress code doesn’t allow students to have self expression shown through clothing. However, an example of why schools should adopt a dress code is discussed in the article “school dress codes limit students of freedom of expression” (sec 2) where a student by the name of Eliot chambers wore a shirt with “straight pride” printed on the front of it. This is an example of how not having a dress code could allow a student to express their opinion