Dress code Essays & Research Papers

I believe that it would be beneficial for our scho ols to adopt dress codes. Although some may argue that this action would rest rict the individual student’s freedom of expression, I do not agree. Our right to express ourselves is important, but in our society none of us has unrestricted free dom to do as we like at all times. We must all learn discipline, respect the feelings of others, and learn how to operate in the real world in order to be successful. Dress codes would not only...

Dress Code What if a student decided to wear a T-shirt that said “SHIT ON IT” Without a dress code, this shirt could be worn. For some reasons teachers and students think that not having a dress code is okay. Every person has a different opinion on style. Adoption of school uniform policies will lead to increased school safety, student discipline, and student learning code. However some other believe that students could get stressful for having to wear the same clothes everyday. Supporters...

Breanna Economos Mr. Van Nostrand Dress Codes and Uniforms in School The primary purpose of schools is to teach; however, students cannot learn unless they feel safe. The first notable instance of any public school making it essential for students to wear school uniforms was in the late 90s. Uniforms were introduced in the United States around 1979 due to the violence that was being presented in schools. President Clinton wanted to stop the gang war problems; therefore, the uniform...

Dress codes are a No-No! By Jazmin Elizondo Do you hate wearing uniforms or having a dress code in school? I do. In my school you can only wear shirts with a collar and our pants have to be khaki, navy, black or jeans, and they can't have holes. Our dress code is ugly. How about yours? Do you like it or would you like to change it? If I had my own school I would let my students’ dress how they would like, for them to have their own style. I believe student...

Please Check For Dress Code Issues The biggest argument for the average teenager, besides how disgusting the school lunch is, is how schools have adopted strict dress codes, and for some, even uniforms. Most schools in American have dress codes or uniforms to prevent gang violence, bullying, and to show students a proper way to dress, which is understandable for school that have serious problems with these. But unfortunately, no teenager wants to be told what he or she can or cannot wear...

Dress Codes Decrease School Violence and Improves Learning LaTanya Lloyd English Comp III April 29, 2011 Sarah Hinton Dress codes decrease school violence and improve learning. It is necessary for schools to provide a secure and obedient surrounding for students to learn. American values are an important part of unblemished rights and privileges as a citizen. With violence becoming more prominent in our schools, uniforms have become a direct and constructive reducer of mental or moral...

Dress code has been the biggest topic between the Board officials and parents. There have been many decisions and arguments that were worked out by administration and local school, often at the request of parents. There should be a dress code for students for several reasons. Many public schools today are making dangerous decisions and these decisions may end up saving someone's life. The decisions are about school uniforms and dress codes. Public schools are beginning to...

Dress code in Public Schools School is the center of learning and a temple of knowledge. This importance has resulted in making school a better place. Many parents have expressed concerns about school uniforms. Standardized school clothing has become a heated national debate. A fixed dress code promotes good discipline, helps students perform academically better and reduce violence. Public schools should enforce a dress code. Some sociologists say that dress code hurts the need...

Have you ever found yourself walking through the halls of a school and stretched out far beyond the sight of your eyes, you notice nothing but masses of students conformed into a single color or uniform? School dress codes have long since been a subject of debate amongst both students and faculty alike. In one school district after another, school uniforms are proposed as the solution. The real question is whether or not they actually serve a functional purpose, and the cost/extent of having...

“ A dress brings us together, like an athletic team.” I feel some type of dress code would cut down some of the everyday problems that schools have today. A dress code in public schooling would be a good idea because it would reduce violence, the uniforms are more cheaper than regular clothes, and it should make the school more an academic atmosphere, and less of a social one. In fact, a dress code should solve many problems including violence that occurs everyday in school. Also, there are...

 There is a lot of issues in with rules, especially dress code. Many students don’t seem to follow the specific dress code rules given to them. Enforcing school uniforms would be a very smart choice. Having a specific color and pants the students have to wear would be easier to handle then having to watch the students every day to see if they are in violation of dress code. Teenagers don’t seem to get the reasons why dress code is important but once you assign uniforms...

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In today’s current society it is important to wear appropriate clothing. With society fetishizing girls at younger and younger ages, girls are instructed to self-objectify and see themselves as sexual objects, something to be looked at. A laundry list of problems can come from obsessing over one’s appearance: eating disorders, depression, low self-worth. By applying a dress code that can teach a young girl self respect and provide a moral and dignifying perspective of ones self will give less...

A growing problem in high schools around the world today is the issue with dress codes. I believe that it would be beneficial for our schools to adopt dress codes. Although some may argue that this action would restrict the individual student’s freedom of expression, I do not agree. Our right to express ourselves is important, but in our society none of us has unrestricted freedom to do as we like at all times. We must all learn discipline, respect the feelings of others, and learn how to...

As a girl, I think the dress code is pretty fair. I really don't believe we want to wear short shorts and mini skirts and spaghetti straps, I think we just want to just look impressive. I think it's perfectly fine for us to wear t-shirts and jeans, because we don't need to wear holey jeans and low shirts. It's not much of a problem for guys, they don't barely even care what they wear. But on the other hand, girls care much more about their appearance. I think the dress code is a bit unfair to...

For the past decade, schools, parents and students have clashed over the issue of regulating student attire. In 2007, cases involving an anti-Bush T-shirt in Vermont, an anti-gay T-shirt in San Diego and Tigger socks in Napa, California, made their way through the courts, causing many to wonder whether this debate will ever be resolved. Meanwhile, researchers are divided over how much of an impact - if any - dress policies have upon student learning. A 2004 book makes the case that uniforms do...

Understanding the Company Dress Code NY Boutique is a company that takes pride in its employees and customers. We are a well sort after brand in the fashion vastly moving forward with the latest trends from the fashion industry and our competitor's. Our main goal is to provide excellent customer services with our award winning customers services representative team by given them the tools and the product know how to services our customers. The CEO and CFO along with the store manager’s design...

Introduction Since the days of the Puritans, laws and rules have been made concerning what is moral, or safe and best for society. Although dress codes are increasing in popularity throughout the United States, educators do not uniformly agree upon the benefits produced by these regulations (king, 1998). There is no certainty that dress codes reduce school violence or improve academic achievement. Furthermore, strict dress codes, which school officials justify because they are aimed at...

School is in the 'business' of learning. School is the place where the next lawyers, bankers, CPA's and Doctors are given the fundamentals of working in this economy. One of the basics of our culture in the working world is conservative dressing, dress code, or even uniforms. What is wrong with sending our kids the message that they are in 'the business of learning' by enforcing dress codes? School is also the place where the next actors, writers, artists, politicians, inventors, designers and...

Can a school's dress code keep us from wearing T-shirts that have certain slogans or messages on them? When a school's dress code is used to ban clothes because they have certain slogans, then it really becomes an issue of free speech and not just personal appearance. The school should not ban any slogans unless they are libelous, obscene or somehow very disruptive. Some schools try to use their dress code to prohibit students from wearing T-shirts which advertise certain beer companies. The...

DRESS CODE FOR MANAGERS ------------------------------------------------ M A H Shahi INTRODUCTION There are certain aspects of the development process such as professionalism that can be improved with a little self awareness and regulation. If you look and behave like a highly-trained and well-groomed professional you will win the respect and honor of peoples both in personal and professional field. In professional work environment you can’t neglect the fact, “First impressions count”....

Running head: STUDENTS DRESS CODE Students Dress Code Chrissy Antonio COMM/215 April 27, 2011 Prof. Kalehua Kamakawiwoole STUDENTS DRESS CODE Students Dress Code Recently my two daughters, both in Kapolei Middle School, came up to me and stated that next school year students will no longer have one day a week to wear regular clothes. Students will have to wear a uniform Monday through Friday to school. My two daughters and other students are furious and said that it is not fair. I,...

In the public schools and in the society the common issue in the schools is the dress attire. Should we enforce dress codes or uniforms in public schools? I know we have our freedom of expression but some people express themselves a little too much. The issue on dress is still an issue but people had ignored it because no change has been made. Obama also took part in this issue he had an issue about the men who sagged their pants he stated that most people show little respect for themselves due...

Verronica Massey English 101 Mrs. Stansell December 6 2007 Title: In all schools over the United States students are fighting over clothing. Some children have no respect for themselves when it comes to what they are wearing. They dress like it is a night club or like they are out on a nice sunny day at the beach. This is not appealing to everyone. This is one reason why many schools have gone to school dress codes or uniforms. Dress codes help prevent fighting, many unwanted...

School Dress Codes The following essay will examine what school dress codes are and why many schools are now slowly moving this policy into there schools. School dress codes are set policies enforced by the school or school districts, by making a student wear a certain type of clothing or one basic type such as a uniform. Dress codes in schools began as early as the 50’s and 60’s when schools were on a campaign to curb “juvenile delinquency”. Juvenile delinquency refers to either violent or...

Uniforms or Dress Codes and how they effect a learning environment Liam McDonald Bethel University Back in the early to mid 90’s a hit television sit-com, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air featured Will Smith as the main character. His mother forced him to move from the projects in Philadelphia to live with his very successful aunt and uncle in the “high toned” suburb of Los Angeles, Bel-Air. Although he was in general a “good kid” in the show, he was definitely a...

Introduction 1) How can a uniform define your life? 2) Catholic school uniform, job uniform, and performance uniform 3) Uniforms have and will define my life in many ways through a Catholic school uniform, a job uniform, and a performance uniform Body 1) Catholic school uniform A. Was not in my choosing B. Transition to job uniform by saying that it is time to move up a step from school life to working life. 2) Job uniform A. One of my choosing B. Transition to...

| Dressing for Success? | Dress Code Persuasive Essay | | | | Benjamin Franklin once said, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Today's society is built upon the values of freedom, independence and the rights of man. The freedom of expression and the basic rights that were fought for are taken away by strict school dress codes or mandatory school uniforms. Everyone should have the freedom...

Dress Code in School Should be Applied School dress code has always been a controversial topic in the United States mainly because of American culture. Many school dress codes or uniforms have come from England. Uniforms in public school reduce economic and social barriers between students, encourage discipline and affect positive attitude by increasing self-confidence, school pride, and a sense of belonging, and create a safe environment in the schools. In the 1960s United States...

Karnik Soghomonian Professor Brauer Writing 39C February 16th, 2012 Dress Not For Success: Fifty Years of American Dress Codes Burdening Students Over the past fifty years, dress code policies have been a major topic, a topic repeatedly protested against by American high school students. However, at the same time, dress codes have gained popularity in school districts across America. Since the 1960s, drastic measures have been taken to prevent students from wearing certain clothing of their...

Student dress codes have long been an issue of debate. At first glance, it may seem that student dress codes don't allow students the freedom to express themselves. However, there are benefits to having a student dress code. Dress codes have been shown to give students extra time in their day, reduce student differences, and improve school safety. These benefits outweigh the lack of expressiveness students may experience. Therefore, schools should have student dress codes. The first...

It is okay to wear shorts, flip flops, and show your tattoo on your stomach when going to the beach, but is this appropriate dress attire in the workplace? The answer to this question should be no. Companies have changed the dress code policy to reflect a laid-back atmosphere for employees to ensure retention. I would like to suggest that consider the business casual attire as a semi-formal dress code in our workplace from Monday through Thursday and casual dress on Fridays. Business casual...

Benjamin Franklin once said, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Today's society is built upon the values of freedom, independence and the natural rights of man. Many of our fore fathers died building this base upon which these values stand upon. Would you throw these rights away? The rights that you take for granted which were unheard of just three centuries ago. Would you be willing to sacrifice those rights...

Schools Need Dress Codes Dress codes in public schooling have recently been a controversial issue nation-wide. Mandatory uniform policy's measures and emphasize the benefits of students on specific behavioral and academic outcomes. The arguments for the issue are just as strong as those against the issue. There are two main points surrounding school uniforms: performance and school and reduction of violence due to uniformity. Uniforms are argued to positively affect student safety by:...

Bad News to Employees: Suit Up or Ship Out During the feverish dot-com boom days, ' business casual dress became the workplace norm. Like many other companies, Bear Steams, the sixth largest securities firm in the United States, loosened its dress policies. It allowed employees to come to work in polo shirts, khaki pants, and loafers for two important reasons: It had to compete with Internet companies in a tight employment market, and it wanted to fit in with its casual dot-com customers. But...

Dress for Success As much as we all wish to deny it, the way we dress has a big impact on our success in life. One way to acknowledge this idea is through the use of school uniforms. Over time, schools have become aware of the importance of uniforms: In 2007–08, about 18 percent of public school principals reported that their school required students to wear uniforms. In 1999–2000, the percentage of principals who reported that their school required students to wear uniforms was 12 percent...

Wouldn't it be great to be able to put limits on your child's school attire, and at the same time help prepare them for their life after school? Well, by enforcing school dress codes around the nation, this is exactly what we would be doing. Therefore, I am completely for the idea of school dress codes. They would ensure that a students' dress is acceptable for school, keep students safer in science laboratories, and even help to prepare them for their future life out of school. First of all,...

Problem What are teachers communicating through the way they dress? Are teachers role models for their students and should they follow the same rules they require their students to adhere too? Teacher appearance continues to be a concern not only for teachers, but also for administrators, parents and occasionally for students. As trends change teacher attire also follows the fads. Most schools do not have a written dress codes for teachers. Many administrators believe that the...

Shop: “DRESS TO IMPRESS SHOP” NATURE OF OPERATION A dress code is a set of standards that companies develop to help provide their employees with guidance about what is appropriate to wear to work. Dress codes range from formal to business casual to casual. The formality of the workplace dress code is normally determined by the amount of interaction employees have with customers or clients. In workplaces where some employees interact with customers or clients and others do not, an...

COM 3204 Communication Research method (Project) Lim Yoke Theng I09004045 900525-08-5662 016-9263232 Angeline_fgc@Hotmail.com BMCMI 1C1 Mr Tamil Chellvan DECLARATION I hereby declare that the attached assignment is my own work and understand that if I am suspected of plagiarism or another form of cheating; my work will be referred to the Head of Programme who may as a result recommend to the School that my enrolment in the Programme he...

The way we dress not only affects our confidence and self-esteem, but it also casts the first impression we are giving to our fellow colleagues and teachers/professors. What we wear will portray a visual communication of what we have to offer and what they can expect from us in the work field. our non-verbal communication is just as important as our verbal communication in any situation.Dress code conveys a message which may include indications of the person's gender, income, occupation...

ABSTRACT Dress-down policies are very popular in today's businesses. Reported benefits from having such policies, which are generally benefits for employees, include monetary savings, comfort and self-expression. Company benefits include boosted employee morale, and reduced chances of employees feeling discriminated against. Reported problems include confusion over what to wear and unprofessional behavior. The following report includes details about the benefits and problems of dress-down...

Should TIS have uniform policy？ The number of public schools which have uniform policy has significantly grown up in several years. Most of top International Schools in the world from America, England to Asia, have uniform policy, and statiscally unifirms are able to serve students benefits in several ways. So, TIS should have a uniform policy for our students and the school itself. First of all, school uniforms act as social equalizer, under which all students are viewed as equals by...

Satirical Essay School Dress Codes, one of the most argumentative school topics and also one of the most enforced school policies of all time. Everyone has an opinion about what is too short, what is too long, what is too low, what is too high, what is too tight, and what is too loose. These so called “simple” rules to abide by aren’t so simple. According to school boards majority of girls are all indecent, this creates girls to be allowed to only wear a few items of clothing without...

School Uniforms School uniforms have been around for over a century in the private school sector of the United States. In the 1980s school officials in California began considering mandatory school uniforms in public schools as a way of decreasing gang related violence. The ensuing debate gained momentum in January of 1996 when President Clinton endorsed the idea in his State of the Union Address. The issue of requiring school uniforms in public schools is still a heated debate today....

02/05/13 English Homework- persuasive writing- uniforms Dear parents, I strongly believe that children at high school should wear school uniforms. Wearing specific school uniforms makes everyone fit in, look respectable and feel equal to name but a few reasons why I believe uniform is important. Firstly, everyone wearing different things to school will increase bullying. If a group of people all have Hollister tops and there is one person that can’t afford one it is only...

Chapter I The Problem and its Background This chapter introduces our research as well as its objectives and the description of the selected respondents. A. Nature of Research Statement of the problem Are the LPU Tourism Students satisfied with the tourism uniforms bought from LPU based on affordability, comfort, quality and availability? Scope and limitations This study seeks to find out the over-all satisfaction of the LPU tourism students on the tourism bought in LPU. Thus, the locales of...

§ School uniforms hamper original thinking in students.Everyone says that uniforms make students equal which will cause less bulling but has anyone ever thought about people who are forced to wear certain items, such as a head scarf, to school.They will be pulled out of school at an earlier age if they do not follow the family's religious beliefs. Not only that, all kids should be given the freedom to chose what they like rather than wearing what they do not like. When they grow up they will...

There is a nationwide debate about whether public schools should require their students to wear uniforms. This policy should be implemented, because uniforms take importance away from materialism, and encourage students to focus on their work. Many supporters believe that the students will behave how they are dressed. If they are dressed in a tailored manner, then the students will act accordingly. Uniforms also encourage unity, take importance away from differences, and make schools better...

Sheryl Mathis Ms Nelson English 1301-01 4 January 2011 School Uniforms More than half of elementary, middle, and high schools in America wear uniforms. Whether school uniforms should be worn by children is an undecided factor in society today. Carroll Jumana and Stephen Daniels have unique opinions expressed throughout, determining the positive and negative aspects of wearing school uniforms. Does a uniform make a different in children...

No School Uniforms Nicole Ferrin Comm/215 October 3, 2011 Michele Watson No School Uniforms When shopping for school clothes, many parents have the constant battle with their child of how well their clothes should match other children. In today’s society children are choosing to fit in by what they wear, rather than who they are. Schools choose to have uniforms so that parents can cut cost down for school clothes, and children can stop worrying about which designer label they have to...

School Uniform: Is it compulsory to have a uniform in school? A school uniform has been the influential clothing for students in many schools. There are some people who find the benefits of having a uniform in school. However, while students are under the school regulation; indeed, they find many difficulties of wearing a uniform. Many students disagree with the compulsory of a school uniform because they have a thinking that a uniform doesn’t seem to improve an educational environment....

Introduction: 80% of parents opted to bring school uniforms into Fernside School in 2002. There are great benefits for children to wear a school uniform, it sets a high example of the school, and it is a representation of the local community and also has an impact on keeping children focused and reducing distractions. Body: Having a School Uniform helps students to concentrate on school work instead of fashion; it has an impact on keeping children focused and reducing distractions....

Where do uniforms come from? Uniforms originally came from England in the 16th century. Uniforms in England symbolizes the lower class and the orphans, it’s basically they separated children in groups (Viadero 61). A lot of school enforces dress codes instead of uniforms. There are many opinions about requiring school uniforms or not. Many people believe that school uniform have a negative effect. Uniforms are more expensive than regular clothes (Larkin 29). A student needs at least...

In material terms, the clothes that children wore to school were predicated upon their class status (Brunsma n. pag.) . Late in 1980, Washington, D.C., mayor Marion Barry began discussing with his administration the possibility of a proposal of a standardized dress code for D.C.'s public schools. Prompted by incidents of violence in or near D.C. public schools, Barry figured that uniforms would help to remedy such situations. Not using the term "uniform," because it sounded too militaristic,...

Gaby Ojeda Professor Tito Aznar English 1213.7 16 April, 2013 Benefits of School Uniforms School violence has long been an issue in schools around the world. School violence does not limit to physical attacks or bullying, but also to theft and vandalism. Groups have always formed into cliques. The popular people, the jocks, the drama or computer geeks all flock to each other because that is where they feel accepted. As the saying goes, “Jealousy is the root of all evil.” There will always be...

School Uniforms Imagine waking up every morning and going to school. You put on the same clothes that you were wearing yesterday and walk to school. You open the door to the school and see everyone, all wearing the same exact outfit as you. The dread feeling you get because you feel the same way as you did every day. That is what every day would be like if school had uniforms. I think that uniforms are a commitment, they don’t allow you to express yourself as freely, and they are boring....

Comparing Public and Private School Education There are many similarities and differences between private schools and public schools. One of the similarities is that they both have athletic programs. One of the differences is that private schools have to wear uniforms and public schools do not. Private schools and public schools are the same in many ways but they are also different. Private schools and public schools share many similarities. One thing that they share is that they both...

Speech on school uniforms Now, who likes to dress up? Who likes to be unique? I can tell you that wearing the same clothes as everyone is not very unique is it? Body paragraph 2 basically the only reason for uniforms is that School’s are afraid that students are going to dress inappropriately. Polls actually say that less than a quarter of students in high school dress inappropriately. So why everyone should get punished too!? Body paragraph 3 We are told to tuck our shirts in and do...

School Uniforms Should we have school uniforms? In my opinion I think we should. They would help our parents and us a lot. Think about it for a second. Nobody would have to go through the trouble of being picked on because of his or her clothes. They are very easy to choose in the morning or even before you go to bed. They are also cheaper to buy. This is why I think it would be good to have school uniforms. Having school uniforms is a good idea. Other children won't be bugged by their peers....

1 School Uniform Debate Proposition 25% of students in public elementary schools have a mandatory school uniform policy. This is a 500% increase since mid-1990. There wouldn’t be that much of an increase without some good reason behind it. Uniforms take the envy away from peers. So there would be less conflict and jealousy going on in your school. There would no longer be that poor person who has Wal-Mart clothes being compared to that rich kid who is wearing Hollister clothes....

Should school uniform be required at school? As most of you may know, a lot of schools require school uniform. Some people say that it helps unite the school as a community. But do you really have to wear the same clothes to ensure that people know that you are a community. Think of it this way. Does everyone in your family wear the same clothes to make sure that outsiders know that you are a family? I don’t think so. President Bill Clinton and many others believe that school uniform not only...

This article describes the pros and cons of uniforms in school. Many experts believe that students who wear school uniforms will do better academically in school. Majority of students are focused on wardrobe and the latest fashion trends that it distracts them from the actual reason of why they are attending school to receive a quality education. Some experts state that mandatory uniform policy will remove these distractions. In addition they also believe uniform set a more serious tone with...

School uniforms have an impact on the lives of practically each and every student given that it is a universal practice to wearing uniforms. The wearing of uniform in schools is a controversial topic in our society, and is constantly undergoing debate.some people are for it whilst others especially young people who go for the trendy clothes think that the uniforms do not allow them to express themselves through their clothes and fashion. One of advantages is that school uniforms create unity...

Are Uniforms a Good Way to Improve Students Discipline and Motivation? AED 200 February 3, 2013 Kymmberly Corbin Are Uniforms a Good Way to Improve Students Discipline and Motivation? Some people believe that your attitude can change just based off of how you are dressed. For example, if someone is in a sweat shirt and sweat pants they are more likely to be relaxed and not want to do anything. Now if some is in a nice shirt and slacks they are more likely to behave and act classy. As...

Appearances Are Destructive Gilbert Keith Chesterton once said, “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” Certainly, Mr. Chesterton would not be so pleased if he could read a recent article by Mark Mathabane, entitled “Appearances Are Destructive,” in which the author claims that the interest of the present-day students in learning, “the soul,” has been replaced by the fiercest desire to have the best and most expensive outfits. By that reason,...

Pro School Uniforms Did you know that there are forty one countries that have some schools that have school uniforms? Hong Kong, Jamaica, South Africa, Scotland, and etc. are some of the countries. A school uniform is an outfit made by the school for the students who attend the school. School uniforms are common in primary and secondary schools in countries from all over the world that follow a certain dress code made by the school. A bunch of school uniforms have a logo of the school on them....

After a long termed research at the subject, whether students are satisfied with the fact that they have to wear a school uniform or not we have come to the conclusion that all the opinions at this subject are approximately divided into two halves. One half of the interviewed students was in favor of school uniforms wearing, the second half was against it. If you have received a task to write persuasive essay on school uniform, you can choose any of the above-mentioned options. Thus, we...

Hayden Leach Ms. Layton American Literature February 25, 2010 School Uniforms Many students in America are forced to wear a uniform to school every day, and it violates some of their basic rights. School uniforms should not be mandatory in public schools, as they cause more problems than they solve, are expensive for students and schools, and suppress individuality. School uniforms are in some cases, extremely expensive and quite pointless, seeing as how they do not accomplish what they...

School Uniforms – Good or Bad? Ever since they were introduced in Victorian times, school uniforms have been a contentious subject. In this discussion text I will look at both sides of the argument – why some teachers love them, and why most kids don’t. Supporters of school uniform argue that fashionable clothes, and arguing about whose clothes are nicer, can distract children from their schoolwork. In addition, they say that school uniform makes everyone look the same, whereas if you let...

Unit 6 project part 2 Annotated bibliography Boutelle, M. (2008). UNIFORMS: Are They a Good Fit?. Education Digest, 73(6), 34. “The article discusses the pros and cons of schools adopting mandatory school uniforms for students. The article emphasizes the positive aspect of schools adopting a dress code that requires student uniforms, including an increased focus on academics rather than clothing fashions. The author also addresses exceptions to such rules, including students who opt out of...

Walker LaDonna Walker Dr. A Gilbert English 1101 October 29th 2013 Debate on School Uniforms (Pro-Con Essay) Do you think certain types of clothing promote violence or gang activities? Or do different clothing distract classmates from learning in classrooms. According to an article in Current Issues: Macmillan Social Science Library "School Uniforms": "...[A] case of academic improvement following a school uniform policy is that of the Long Beach California Unified School District, one...

Dear Mrs Andrews I am writing because you chair a committee in charge of the compulsory wearing of school uniforms. I am a student at Brinsley High School, a friendly and successful school where uniforms are not worn. I believe that there is good evidence that wearing school uniform is now outdated. I fully understand that uniform looks smarter than casual clothes and that this might attract parents on Open Day. However uniforms are expensive and forever need replacing as students grow. This...

Are Uniforms A Good Way to Improve Students Discipline and Motivation? AED 200 Introduction Uniforms have been a big debate for years. Some educators and parents believe feel uniforms are a great addition to the school system while others feel it is not giving student’s freedom of speech by expressing themselves in what they wear. Should Students Wear Uniforms? Should students wear uniforms is the big debate across school districts across the united states today. According to...

Educational Debate Persuasive Paper Shirley Rene AED/200 May 8, 2011 Jennifer Particini  Educational Debate Persuasive Paper Are uniforms a good way to improve students discipline and motivation? No, I do not believe uniforms improve a students discipline behavior or nor do it motivate them to go to school. When have you ever heard a child say I can not wait to wear my new uniform to school? I never heard a child be happy to wear a uniform to school. As a child I did not have to...

OPINION/ ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS ESSAY ANALYSIS: “School uniforms must be compulsory”. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Individualism is a fundamental value in the United States. All Americans believe in the right to express their own opinion without fear of punishment. This value, however, is coming under fire in an unlikely place – the public school classroom. The issue is school uniforms. Should public school students be allowed to make individual decisions about...

School Uniform Should Be Banned School uniforms should be banned because they are impractical for modern-day society. For many years, school uniforms have been worn by students in schools throughout Thailand. The problem of wearing school uniforms is that most school parents waste a lot of money purchasing them. Another reason is that school uniform can cause bullying and violence. Furthermore, wearing school uniform does not encourage creativity. That is why school uniform...

I believe wearing a school uniform is an obstacle of children’s right to individuality and self-expression. Everyone is unique, and so making children wear a school uniform takes away their individuality and personality. Maybe this discourages them from performing to their fullest potential, and exceeding to higher levels in their subjects? I think most school uniforms are hideous and unappealing, and being forced to wear something that is not comfortable to a child is not good for their...

Wearing School Uniforms One of the issues in today’s society is; if public schools should issue a mandatory dress code policy for all students to wear uniforms. The word uniform means "one form" which makes everyone equal in dress code. Some people agree with establishing a dress code policy which states all students must wear the designated uniforms. However, there are many parents that disagree with establishing this policy. I believe every public school in the U.S should establish a...

Should children be allowed to wear uniforms to school? The debate on wearing uniforms to school has been going on for decades. Some schools in America give in to the students, but not in Singapore. Recently, there was a ‘Design Your Uniform’ competition, but I find it ineffective, as not many schools would want to change their school dress code. Firstly, we all have a right to individuality, to make personal choices and to express our personality. This right of free expression includes...

The School Uniform Debate In the United States, school uniforms were once the exclusive domain of private and religious schools, but since the 1990s they have been hailed as a solution to issues surrounding drugs, violence, and academic shortcomings afflicting many public schools, particularly in urban areas (Donnelly, 2008). For the past few decades, schools, parents, and students have clashed over the issue of regulating student attire. Meanwhile, researchers are divided over how much of...

Michelle Nguyen Period 1 August 21, 2014 Banning of school uniforms Let’s all take a moment and imagine that you have to wake up early in the morning and you have to go to school. You put on the same clothes that you were wearing yesterday and walk to school. You open the door and you see a million people, all wearing the same outfit as you. It feels just like yesterday and the day before that. That is what every day would be like if our school had uniforms. I know that many kids in public...

4.2. Second Opposition Re-Challenges definition (if already challenged) Rebuts Second Proposition’s substantive arguments Rebuts First Proposition’s substantive arguments (if necessary) Defends First Opposition’s substantive arguments (if necessary) Delivers 2 substantive arguments opposing the motion The Second Speaker’s position is special as it provides an ideal opportunity to evaluate the overall stance taken by the ppposing team and provide critique on the general approach taken by...

The question of uniforms at school is becoming more pertinent to our society. Wearing a school uniform is a breach of children’s individuality and self expression. Everyone is unique and so making people wear a school uniform takes away their personality. May this be the reason which discourages them from performing to their full potentials? People believe that if students wore their own clothes they would get judged on how they look. However no matter, what you dress in, they will always find...

Persuasive Speech Outline: High School Uniforms I. Introduction: A. Hook: How many people ever wore a uniform in high school? B. Ethos Statement: I wore one in high school. C. Listening Rationale: Future school choices/cost/child experiences D. Residual Message: High school uniforms are a good idea that promotes student equality and eliminates distraction. II. Body: A. Main Point #1: Eliminates Distractions Subpoint #1: No trends Subpoint #2: Professional...

 Do you think school uniforms should be mandatory for public schools? In recent years, fashion trends have become more seductive. The fashion industries are making clothes for men and women, which are less revealing of their bodies. Also, many teenagers devote too much of their time getting dressed. In addition, many young teens want to dress similar, to what they see on television. Furthermore, young ladies are dressing in skin tight clothes. Uniforms should be mandatory in schools...

Uniforms affect behavior in a positive manner. Self-image is also affected positively when wearing a uniform. It's easier to dress your children for school. Identification of those who belong at school and those who don't is easier. School uniforms make dress code enforcement easier. Gangs at school can't show their "colors" or characteristic symbols. There's no distracting fashion show at school when you wear a uniform. Household income doesn't become a visible issue with school...

AN ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS CASUAL DRESS CODE Recent Trends in the Business World Louise McMabel October 18, 20 Establishing corporate business casual dress codes require both sensitivity and awareness of all the legal ramifications that such codes bring with them. Factors such as whether or not a job requires a uniform or requires certain attire for safety reasons can be extremely important in setting a dress code policy and in being able to enforce it. ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES A...

Should school uniforms be abolished? Against A uniform is a distinguishing symbol of a school and gives a sense of belonging to all the students who wear it * A uniform is a distinguishing mark of a school and gives a sense of belonging. * If dress is standardized, the wealthier students would have no scope to outdo the poorer ones. This prevents the development of inferior and resentful feelings among the less fortunate. * Some students inappropriately wear bold colors and...

Motion: School uniforms should be abolished in schools. GOVERNMENT- Agree to abolish school uniforms in schools. Prime Minister- Introduces the first argument that they should have a right to individuality and they could make personal choices on their own to express their personality. (Explain further) Deputy Prime Minister- Will introduces the second and third argument; that rather than school uniforms, dress codes can be used. And discuss the last argument that schools waste a lot of time...

Is School Uniform a Good Idea Is school uniform a good idea? What is it good for? These questions are asked time and time again by pupils. In this essay I plan to explore the issue and discuss whether or not it’s a good or bad idea. Teens often complain and criticize about how uncomfortable school uniforms are and how they do not live up to their fashion standards. On the other hand, teachers argue that school uniform keeps students looking smart and the uniform helps identify any unknown...

Hannah Housby Soph. Comp. Period 9 9/11/13 School Uniforms; Good Idea or Bad Idea? Imagine walking around school and every girl looked alike and every guy looked alike, don't you think that would be a little weird? That is what it would be like if our school had uniforms. Everybody would look the same. I think we shouldn't have uniforms because people would not be able to express their individuality, be themselves, or show off their creativity. The first reason is individuality....

More schools should wear uniforms Wearing a school uniform lowers drug and violence it also helps people to know if the other person goes to their school. It also stopes students from going outside the dress code, and to actually find clothing they can wear to school. I believe that uniforms are essential to schools, and all schools should have them. Uniform should be compulsory in colleges As in a college their are many students with different backgrounds , absence of uniform create...

75% of kids/teenagers are bullied every day, for what they look like or how they act. This must Stop. Instead of letting innocent kids be bullied everyday, our country is for school uniforms. A wise man once said, “if it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms (debate.org) said from our former president. President Clinton when he provided the momentum to the school uniform...

In 1996 President Bill Clinton promotes a dress code following his demand for school uniforms. This is when school uniforms became the "hype" of the nation. That is also when many people came to the conclusion in their own minds that school uniforms should come to affect, which is because it SHOULD take affect!In 1999 two armed students killed 13 people within class coarse. Those two boys were able to bring in weapons because they had long, baggy clothes on which hid the weapons. This made the...

I believe all people have the right to express themselves. However, with rights come responsibility, a concept most people ignore. Having a "right" is to be free to express one's self. Consequentially, having a "responsibility" is doing it constructively, in such a way as to not violate policies, laws, and others' rights. There is a definite difference between a dress code and a school uniform. I support enforcing a school dress code, but is implementing a school uniform necessary? No matter...