FREE ESSAY ON UNIFORMS IN SCHOOL, GOOD OR BAD?

UNIFORMS IN SCHOOL, GOOD OR BAD?

Uniforms in School, Good or Bad?
Due to misconduct and obscure nature of students, school districts have decided to create
a school uniform to create an equal environment in which students have a less of a chance
to cause problems. In the opinions of most students, they considered this an act against
their personal rights, but then others considered it to be a reasonable idea. School
uniforms are somewhat reasonable but to not be in conflict with the students, a better
idea would be to put restrictions to clothing. Applying a dress code, but not a full out
uniform.
School uniforms have an affect on the general environment of a school. One proposal
described in the Washington Post states that most schools have turned to a school uniform
to relieve the pressure on students to try to keep up with the fashions and be hip (B1).
Which is true to some extent. Some students may face certain pressures to stay hip but it
really doesn't effect a huge majority. For larger schools it might effect a greater
percentage.
School Uniforms have placed a question upon the students' parents and school districts.
According to an article published in the Bellingham Herald states that a school or school
district may require a school uniform when it has an overwhelming need to put into place
(A9). This is agreeable, but to put school uniforms into effect a vote must occur with
the parents of the school district before bringing the idea up with the school board. The
student body should also have their opinion voiced to the school board.
One major conflict that arises is the issue on if clothing is a form of symbolism. Some
say it could be a form of speech (A9). This could be true to some extent but if a piece
of clothing is disrupting or offending anyone should be removed and never seen on the
premises. Yes, students should be able to dress the way they want, but schools should
have the right to set standards and create more of a dress code, not a unique uniform
that each student must wear.
The concept of a school uniform is a great a idea, but there are some flaws and specific
items that go along with it that people dislike. If a dress code was created, the same
objectives could possibly be achieved as through a school uniform. This dress code
wouldn't be extremely tight where the students involved would become upset over the
issue. With a moderate dress code misconduct and student conflicts would considerably
decrease, because the students would be able to dress closely to the way they want, yet
taking away some brand names or unpleasant apparel that satisfies the school district,
and parents of students. Misconduct will always occur in schools not matter what type of
clothing students wear, students who are problems will always seem to be a problem. This
dress code may decrease misconduct but I doubt it would eliminate it, but it would be a
great start.