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School Uniform Debate By Misty Karam
In the ongoing school uniform debate,
the proponents seem to be winning, as an increasing number of schools are implementing strict dress codes.
Defining School Uniforms
Even among folks who support mandatory school uniforms, there is a wide range of ideas about what constitutes a uniform. In some school districts, students wear a true uniform, where all students must wear identical clothing. These are often similar to uniforms seen in traditional private school settings. In less rigid districts, students are given choices from several acceptable options. For example, a flexible school uniform policy might require:
Blue or khaki slacks, shorts, or skirts; no jeans.
White, blue, or red collared shirt.
Neat and clean hair.
Pants belted at the waist.
School Uniform Debate: Pros
Educatators and legislators cite many benefits of school uniformsEducatators and legislators cite many benefits of school uniforms. Most of these reasons pertain to school performance and safety. Parents seem to be evenly split in this often heated debate.
School Safety
Proponents of strict dress codes believe that uniforms decrease or eliminate gang activity in schools. Since most gangs are recognized by the clothing, hats, colors, or jewelry they wear, school uniforms are believed to remove some of the intimidation. Uniforms can also make it difficult for rival gangs to recognize each other by sight. This benefit is likely lost in schools that allow less choices in the implementation of the uniform.