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In the article school uniforms sociologists David L. Brunsma and Kerry A. Rockquemore conducted a survey on, "the effects of uniforms on attendance, behavior, substance abuse, and academic achievement. Brunsman and Rockquemore concluded that uniforms did not significantly improve any of these criteria and noted a several-point decrease in the standardized test scores of students required to wear uniforms (pg. 2, 2017)." Brusma and Rockquemore show that the uniforms do not help with a lot of…

“Why are you wearing that” “Isn’t that a little too short” these statements and many more are phrases students hear everyday from their school administrators and teachers because of these horrible, out of date, dress codes. Dress codes are becoming more and more of a problem with the uprising society. While there should be a dress code so students look more professional and looking like they are going to work and not to bed, school dress codes are being sexist against females and discriminating…

Dress codes, everything a student hates. Dress codes are made by schools so students are not “distracted” by what other students wear. Although kids are dressing the way they want to as a form of self-expression, some people feel that codes are needed. For example, it can be offensive to some people. ”Consider the case of Elliot Chambers, the Minnesota student who was told that he couldn't wear a shirt with the message "Straight Pride." The school claimed that the shirt offended some students…

No Dress Code Needed Children and teens all around the U.S. get dress coded. A dress code is something they use to make the kids look “better”. If someone doesn't like how someone else looks they are a very judgemental and rude person. Teens are going through puberty and that can be a rough time in their life and clothing is one way to express yourself. In the summer like weather when people are wearing short sleeves and tanks tops, parents and students are getting reminded about dress…

Is Dress Code Taking Away Children’s Education? Imagine being 13 years old and your school is restricting you from wearing the clothes you want. If you wear a little bit of too short or shorts or a graphic t-shirt, the school will dress code you and you would have to change into some old P.E. shorts or call home to have new clothes brought to you. When schools have a strict dress code, children are not allowed to express themselves and show who they are at school. Schools should not have a…

Dress Code Dilemma Many occupations have dress codes for employees. Write to convince business leaders that dress codes should or should not be required. Support your position with reasons and specific example First impressions are the key to a successful interaction with a patient or client. It is said that a first impression is formed within the first 10-15 seconds of meeting somebody, and that no body gets a second chance to change a first impression. There is no difference for this in the…

Twenty-four states in the United States require school uniforms. That is 48 percent, just under half of all the states. Students do not want to be dressed the same. Students should not have school uniforms because it restricts students’ freedom of expression, it may delay the transition into adulthood, and uniforms may be cheap but other clothes still need to be bought. School uniforms restrict students’ freedom of expression. When school uniforms are required, students will not be able to…

I am writing you a letter in regard to the school’s dress code. I believe you have done a great job at fixing certain issues within the student body. But I also believe that these rules are and have always been too strict. There is a fine line between what is considered appropriate and what is not, and the majority of the time, what is considered an “inappropriate” outfit is merely someone's day-to-day Dressing style. For example, many of the young men that roam these halls enjoy wearing tank…

I am writing to discuss the graduation rule of not being allowed to decorate caps. I believe that students should have to option to adorn caps because it is an expression ones individuality, similarity how students wear cords. While I do understand wanting to have uniformity, graduation is a celebration on ones own hard work. Most students are proud of the achievement of graduating, and would not jeopardize the ability to walk across the stage for an inappropriate cap. Many neighboring schools…

Many people believe that enforcing a dress code in school is a good idea, but students face challenges every day that prevent them from following a dress code. Students and parents believe that nothing good comes out of dress codes. Despite what people believe, school dress code can lead to bad working environments and takes away students rights. Creating a dress code, takes away students individual rights. By enforcing a dress code, the first amendment right is taken from students. The first…