School uniform?Across the world, many schools, from elementary to high school, have a dress code for students. Many people everywhere, including parents and students, disapprove of the wearing of uniforms for a variety of reasons. At the same time, many school officials will support the improvements in instruction and performance that schools make through the implementation of school uniforms. Although many students don't like the idea of having to wear only certain approved clothing items every day, uniform advocates consider the value of the improvements uniforms make to education; Ultimately, different opinions on school uniforms deserve to be respected. Students, parents and many other people disagree with schools implementing school uniforms and would much rather wear designer clothes. Many students disapprove of wearing uniforms mainly due to the desire to wear designer clothes. Wearing different clothes shows others your individuality and original style. The style provided by the uniform may not suit certain body types causing stress on appearance at school, which could be prevented by allowing students to wear personally owned clothing. The author states that "There is also the fact that clothing can help us all, especially teenagers, to express who we are a Jay-Z fan or a Steelers fanatic, one of the audience or someone who dares to be different" and “Some styles are unflattering to certain body types, which can add another challenge for children who already struggle with their self-image (Tarshis, Lauren p.23). Some students may not be able to afford the price of the new uniform, especially in places of poverty where parents and students struggle to make ends meet. The... middle of the paper... but at the same time does not disturb students in any way, shape or form clothing can distract others and can cause conflicts between students that will be prevented by the uniform Ultimately, the decision is up to individuals to weigh the benefits and shortcomings that imposed dress codes bring and choose to agree or disagree with. the uniforms. Works Cited Lauren, Tarshis. “School Uniforms: Great or Terrible?” Academic research completed.:.2011, p22-23. Print Gereluk. “What not to wear: dress codes and uniform regulations in the mainstream school” Academic research completed, 2007, 643-657 Carney, Damian, Sinclair, Adele. “The school uniform revisited: procedure, pressure and equality”.:. Academic Research Completed, 2006, 131-148 Rockney, "Should School Uniforms Be Mandatory in Elementary Schools?".:. Academic research completed, 2005, 8-8
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