Argument Against School Uniforms

One of the biggest controversies in the United States is whether or not public school students

One of the biggest worries in schools these days is bullying. Students are harassed physically, orally, and socially. “Roughly 160,000 children miss school daily due to the fear of attack and or intimidation by other students. Because everyone would be dressed the same, students would not be bullied because of their clothing. In addition, uniforms promote safety because if an intruder walked into school, it would be easier to spot them because they would not be wearing the uniform” (quale 3). The modern trend in harassment is cyberbullying. Often, the cause of bullying is from society being different for not wearing the right clothes. 'It is incredibly sad to hear how many youngsters are bullied or isolated for not having the same clothes or accessories as their classmates” (Jacob). If somebody looks wealthier, most people feel like they have a higher social status or more control. To the contrary, uniforms let students to learn on a more level playing field, with less decision about clothing

Will Galloway, a Chairman of South Carolina Teenage Republicans stated that,” Rather than promote an orderly and disciplined student environment, mandatory uniforms would cause massive student disobedience and take away valuable instruction time.” Modern school uniforms are traced all the way back to the 16th Century England. The first US schools to have school uniforms was in Maryland and Washington, Dc in 1987. Schools should not have school uniforms because of cost and risk of bullying

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Hi-Line Online speaks of how administrators and parents believe uniforms eliminates bullying, but in its place there is a concern that students cannot find their own sense of style. In this case this can hinder how a student feels outside of uniforms. They begin to be used to ‘fitting in’ with everyone else around them, so when they try to explore outside of uniforms, it can be very difficult. The society we live in today allows this freedom, wearing whatever

District 230 should not mandate a school uniform policy because of the following: school uniforms go against our rights, raise questions of equality, and they rely on anti-democratic principles. (MP1)To start, school uniforms go against rights in the first amendment like: freedom of religion, and freedom of speech. (EV)Robson states in his Viewpoint, ¨Symbols or words on clothes are most likely to clear the speech hurdle; they will then be evaluated against the “disruption” standard articulated by the Supreme Court in the watershed case Tinker vs. Des Moines Independent Community School District. Tinker involved students wearing black armbands to protest the war in Vietnam. Borrowing from civil rights cases, the court decided for the protesters:

The argument between to have or not have school uniforms has been an ongoing dispute ever since the use of them. I have first-hand experience of having school uniforms and having no school uniforms. I strongly believe that school uniforms are beneficial to an individual’s school success/experience.

It may be surprising to hear that school uniforms break the first amendment of the constitution but it is very true. The first amendment guarantees freedom on many things, one of them is Freedom of Expression. Freedom of Expression is about more than just saying what you want to say, it’s also about being able to express your ideologies and beliefs which are, unfortunately, hindered by school uniforms. Uniforms weren’t a common thing of the past because they were only enforced in private schools. That is, until 1987, when Maryland and Washington D.C implemented school uniforms in public schools. School uniforms should be banned because they promote conforming over individuality, they increase the amount of bullying, and they can affect a student’s self-image.

At school should students have to have school uniforms? If you asked me then I would say no way to School uniforms, The uniforms look like crap or the uniforms don’t feel very good and everybody would make fun of you and think less of your school.

School uniforms and dress codes are becoming a popular trend among schools. Most Students and some parents don’t agree with the enforcement with school uniforms, saying that uniforms are taking away self-expression in schools. But, school uniforms are not a negative thing to have. Yes, uniforms and some very strict dress codes limit what the students have to choose to wear to school every day, but it doesn’t limit them from learning which is the main reason they are in school. Some students treat school as a fashion show, so eliminating the size of wardrobe shifts the attention toward their school work. Although requiring students to wear school uniforms may violate their self-expression in some ways, a uniform is supposed to be looked

School uniforms should not be required in schools because this does not help prevent kids from bullying each other. Also when students are wearing their own clothes that they like, they tend to have a more positive attitude during the day. This could make teachers way more happier on a daily basis because teachers have to deal with other students attitudes during the day.

Students shouldn't have to wear uniforms in school because don't you hate waking up in the morning getting ready for school .Got new clothes and shoes but then you realize aww man I got to wear a uniform. Because I remember when I use to wear a uniform I hated it. Some morning i have to wake up to get my clothes ready nice and neat and some nights. Too because it took so long to make my clothes nice in the morning and I needed the extra sleep and time. To make food so i won’t be hungry in class instead of focusing on my work

School uniforms are clothes required by the school’s district for students to wear. The uniform is a basic shirt, pants, shorts, skirt and skort. The color of the uniform is determined by the school district. Before the 1980’s there weren’t school uniforms. Students could’ve worn any type of clothing. Clothes that were considered a trend and clothes that you could have simply afford. Until, according to Tamar Lewin, a small amount of public schools had uniforms started in the 1980's, the practice did not become widespread until 1994, when Long Beach, California adopted a district wide mandatory rule on uniforms for all elementary and middle school students. Although the school systems liked the idea of uniforms, many students disagreed with it.

Imagine you’re walking down the hall, and you see a group of kids staring and

School Uniforms are being pushed more and more in schools, but what is commonly thought of when the words “school uniform” is said? For most people the picture of children in the same colored uniforms gathered in front of a Catholic Church or a private school is displayed in their mind. This picture is one of the many problems with school uniforms. Instead of being seen as an individual, students are seen as just another kid in a uniform attending a fancy private school. The students cannot develop the self-expression that is crucial to their development at this age. Uniforms are thought to create a more protected campus and learning environment, however, if someone wants to bully someone else, clothes are not going to stop them. The cost, which is usually seen as a pro, can actually be more than people anticipate. As one can see, in the best interest of any student, school uniforms should not be made part of the dress code.