Dress codes are a set of rules and regulations that outline the acceptable styles of dress for students. These guidelines reflect broader social norms and values of society that schools consequently inherit. As a result, dress codes are a product of societal norms that restrict and shape student individuality. These limitations on student dress can vary in restrictive extremes, one extreme being totalitarian control over student dress by implementing school uniforms.
The oppressive implications of dress codes have been a prominent issue that many students believe is violating their right to their freedom of expression. As a result, dress codes have contributed to the deterioration of the creative abilities of students due to their restrictive …show more content…
These guidelines help to eliminate ostracism and allow students to better socialize with their peers. This is especially evident in schools that impose mandatory uniforms for students to wear, as “uniforms are known to instill a sense of belonging in people and lead to better teamwork” (Park 2013). Strict dress codes such as uniforms reflect collective effervescence and help integrate students into their environments by eliminating visual markers. These visual markers can indicate a student’s socioeconomic position, class, and even gang affiliations (Sanchez, Andrew and George). Without dress codes in schools there would be a sense of stratification amongst students. By students wearing particular items or brand name clothing that are related to affluence or gang membership, it can lead to ostracism, theft, and even violence (Sanchez et al 2012). A lack of dress code regulations can ostracize students due to gaps in socioeconomic status and the provocative nature of some types of clothing. As a result, students are stratified and classed based on the clothes that they wear. These inequalities amongst students in school can consequently lead to disruptive behavior, such as stealing to violent and fatal acts against others, in-order gain certain articles of clothing (Sanchez et al 2012). By eliminating dress codes, students will experience more ostracism and violence caused by socioeconomic differences that are portrayed through their clothing. Dress codes are needed in-order to provide a safe schooling environment for students. These guidelines will also help in creating a sense of collective effervescence and inclusive atmospheres in Ontario high
The oppressive implications of dress codes have been a prominent issue that many students believe is violating their right to their freedom of expression. As a result, dress codes have contributed to the deterioration of the creative abilities of students due to their restrictive …show more content…
These guidelines help to eliminate ostracism and allow students to better socialize with their peers. This is especially evident in schools that impose mandatory uniforms for students to wear, as “uniforms are known to instill a sense of belonging in people and lead to better teamwork” (Park 2013). Strict dress codes such as uniforms reflect collective effervescence and help integrate students into their environments by eliminating visual markers. These visual markers can indicate a student’s socioeconomic position, class, and even gang affiliations (Sanchez, Andrew and George). Without dress codes in schools there would be a sense of stratification amongst students. By students wearing particular items or brand name clothing that are related to affluence or gang membership, it can lead to ostracism, theft, and even violence (Sanchez et al 2012). A lack of dress code regulations can ostracize students due to gaps in socioeconomic status and the provocative nature of some types of clothing. As a result, students are stratified and classed based on the clothes that they wear. These inequalities amongst students in school can consequently lead to disruptive behavior, such as stealing to violent and fatal acts against others, in-order gain certain articles of clothing (Sanchez et al 2012). By eliminating dress codes, students will experience more ostracism and violence caused by socioeconomic differences that are portrayed through their clothing. Dress codes are needed in-order to provide a safe schooling environment for students. These guidelines will also help in creating a sense of collective effervescence and inclusive atmospheres in Ontario high