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Are there benefits to requiring school uniforms?

  • School uniforms that were historically only seen in private schools are becoming more popular in public schools.

  • As of 2010 approximately 57% of public schools enforce a dress code, an increase from 47% in 2000.

  • Top 5 cities that have the most students in uniforms:
  • Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA
  • New York City, NY
  • Houston, TX
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Pros for the Student:

  • Diminishes competition and peer pressure.
  • Helps student focus on academics, more formal studying environment.
  • Less intimidation which promotes more participation by the student.

Cons for the Student:

  • May hinder self expression.
  • Wearing uniforms may teach children that it is OK to conform to standards, even if you don't agree with them.
  • Sends a mixed message, as the real world does not allow for safe options such as wearing a uniform.

Pros for the School:

  • Promotes school spirit.
  • Unity and identity
  • Allows teachers to focus on academics and more important issues.
  • Safety: Uniforms will make it difficult for someone who doesn't belong to go unnoticed.
  • Decreases violence and theft among students over designer clothing and expensive sneakers.
  • Prevents gang members from wearing gang colors and other insignia at school

Cons for the school:

  • Students may rebel against the severity of uniforms.

School Uniforms

Works Cited

http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-school-uniforms.htm

http://static.cnhi.zope.net/birmingham/metro/salemnews/school-year/art

http://safeschools.edublogs.org/school-building-security/school-uniforms

http://articles.latimes.com/print/1993-11-21/news/hd-59758_1_baggy-c

Facts

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Pros and Cons

Conclusion

Overall, uniforms benefit both the student and the school by creating a better learning environment.

Behavior - Attitude and demeanor manifested by the students and teachers.

Participation - Increase/Decrease in participation in the classroom.

Learning environment - More efficiency and less stress for the teacher as well as the student.

Cost

Pros:

- Reasonable cost.

- Unlike regular clothes that need to be updated, uniforms stay the same.

- Can be found at Walmart, Target, Kmart.

Cons:

- Two different wardrobes.

- Kids tend to wear them out easily.

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