Against School Uniforms Argument Essay

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    told me when I was little, “Schools should be schools, not fashion shows.” The debate as to whether there should be uniforms at school only began in the 20th century. In 1994, Long Beach California School District integrated school uniforms for all elementary and middle school students, in order to address safety issues challenging the district. According to the school district data, within one year of the implementation of uniforms, crime rates dropped by 91%, school suspensions dropped by 90%,

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    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. One of the reasons why girls shouldn’t be sent home or forced to wear uniforms is that they shouldn’t

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    Schools and Uniforms

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    School Uniforms Uniforms in schools are a big debate around the world. Should we have uniforms in schools? The answer is yes because uniform help the schools. They bring to table a great deal of help because students are getting bullied, killed, and some may not have as much as other when shopping for clothes. Having uniforms bring safety to schools and what goes on after school. Why do we need uniforms? Most student have their own style, but a common argument against school uniforms is that

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    something to wear to school the next day? School uniforms are beneficial because first of all, with school uniforms students will fit in with their school and everyone. Second, school uniforms help schools recognize those who do and do not belong on campus. And third, they are cheaper than normal clothes. Some might think that they are boring, but the thing is that school have them in different colors which could make it fun for the students. The first reason why school uniforms are beneficial is because

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    About School Uniforms

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    Getting Schooled About School Uniforms In 1987, Cherry Hill Elementary School in Baltimore, Maryland, became the first public school with a school uniform protocol (Public, 2017). Since then, the number of public schools that necessitate school uniforms has increased. With this increase comes the need to weigh the different consequences of uniforms. Many studies show both sides of this argument which is still being debated today. The implications from research show that there are positive and negative

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    The argument whether uniforms should be allowed in school has been debated over the last few decades. Implementing a uniform policy within schools would help reduce the rise of violent crimes. In today's high schools, too many innocent youths become fatalities due to gang warfare that has spread into the school system. Many parents feel that if a uniform policy was implemented the spread of gang warfare and the idea children have to have name brand clothing would decrease drastically. However others

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    Mandatory School Uniforms “Give me liberty or give me death!’’ The infamous words of Patrick Henry are the first to come to mind when one contemplates the fiery debate of whether uniforms should be mandated in schools. According to the New World Encyclopedia 2010, “freedom of speech is the right to communicate one’s opinion and ideas without the fear of government retaliation or censorship.” Thus, the main argument against mandatory uniforms in schools is that they equate to government censorship

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    topics in schools. This paper will touch on dress code and should all schools implement students wearing school uniform. A dress code reduces stress, forms unification, and boost morale. Wearing a uniform creates unity. According to an article in the DailyMail, students “Having a uniform helps to reduce bullying in school, makes children better behaved outside the school gates and even aids concentration in class, researchers said.” (1) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-467353/School-uniform-improves-pupils-behaviour-school

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    Implementing Uniforms into Schools The argument whether uniforms should be implemented in school has been debated over the last few decades. By implementing a uniform policy within schools would help reduce the rise of violent crimes. In today’s high schools, too many innocent youths become fatalities due to gang warfare that has spread into the school system. Many parents feel that if a uniform policy was implemented , the spread of gang warfare and the idea that children have to have name brand

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    Student Dress Codes: Necessary or Redundant? First let us go on a journey, take yourself back to high school, imagine staying up all night preparing a speech to run for a National Honor Society officer position. Imagine the countless hours you put into this speech, the nerves you would feel walking onto that stage. Imagine giving a excellent speech and the nervousness of seeing if you won. Imagine the excitement of finding out that you have won with all the raw emotions running through your mind

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