Each year, more than 160 kids are suspended for dress code. Numerous of the suspensions were from tank tops, or leggings. Majority of the students suspended are females. Does that just seem inconvenient, or is it gender injustice? In addition to, most write ups and detentions come from dress code violations. This is a problem because most of the students are wearing comfortable clothing such as tank tops on hot days and young women wearing leggings. Students should not have to change just because their schoolmates are immature. In middle school, the maturity of the student is debatable, however in high school there should be a change in maturity. The dress code should be changed because it does not allow self-expression, shames the woman’s
To begin with, it takes time away from work. If a student is in trouble and the parents have to leave work to bring an extra shirt, or pants, which would take away from work time. They could get in trouble at work for a situation such as this if it is constant. Another problem could be that the clothing that the student has could be the only decent clothes the student has, depending on the parents work conditions. Most Clothes kids have are clothes that their parents bought them. Some students do not have a mass amount clothing as other kids so it makes it unfair in ways. These things can bother and annoy the parent. Constantly getting called, or notified, over petty school crimes. Self-expression, gender equality, neither the thought of parents are considered in the dress code. Major reason why the dress code should be lenient on some violations. Shaming the woman’s body through clothing and punishing a student for wearing clothing that is not their choice. Texas is the second largest state in the country and they suspended over 200 female students alone for dress code. And this is not including the male students. Why is it clothing that such of a distraction that you have to keep students from learning from
First and foremost, the main problem is how male’s dress code differs from from female’s dress code. “Guys can sag their pants down to their knees, but god forbid you see my bra strap” (Teenager Post #16538). On many accounts, schools have been more lenient towards guys dress code violation rather than girls dress contravention. On one account there were three dress code violations, two of which were guys and the last one was a girl. The boys and girl alike were wearing tank tops that had the same build to them, nevertheless the guys were never punished, only the girl, she was sent home from school
Varying Issues Corresponding to the School Dress Code Shelby A. Scholle Newbury Park High School Abstract Dress code enforces the modest dress of students, preventing bullying and distractions. Numerous people believe clothing is a distraction and when eliminated the school environment is more professional and gives a better education to a student. Authority figures consider the school apparel enforcements are constitutionally sound, not affecting the child’s right to freely express, and providing a professional and working setting causing a better learning environment and decreased amount of bullying due to clear differences in appearance. However, opposers disagree with the restrictive code because of its limitations on individuality causing students to conform, sexist ideas in the form of punishment and how forms of clothing causes a distraction, and influencing rape culture. Costs for an advanced educational environment, positive, and negative effects will be explored within this paper to determine whether or not the dress code is necessary for an advanced learning environment or limiting the student's ability to express themselves.
I was in trouble for breaking dress code because of a pair of jeans I wore. My jeans had a miniscule hole that was barely noticeable; however, a substitute teacher noticed and told me to cover the hole that was in my jeans and told me that if I did not then I would be sent to the office where they would deal with punishing me. I did as I was told, but I felt it was unfair that I was the only one punished for this incident when there were several other violations that other students did not receive punishment for. However, I was not the only one with holes in my jeans a male student had holes in his pants that were large and he did not receive punishment for his clothing choice. The reason being because he was a male student and was also well known by many and they overlooked his violation. There was also a male student who wore an inappropriate shirt to school who was not punished for his clothing choice when I was putting tape over the miniscule sized hole I had in my jeans that the substitute teacher punished me for. This was an unfair enforcement and punishment of dress code violations that should not have occurred. Schools should have the same rules when enforcing dress codes for students to
Many think that a stronger dress code will help students focus in school, but the way a student dresses does not determine a student’s willingness to learn or the teacher’s ability to capture the student’s attention. Also, adults argue that high school is a teenager’s job; therefore, they should dress professionally. However, Elizabeth Forward does not have a policy against sweatpants, sweatshirts, or athletic attire, which are much more unprofessional than tank tops or destroyed denim. I think that the dress code policies should be relaxed to a more lenient state given the temperature of the building throughout the school year, the change in long-term trends among teenagers, and the level of hypocrisy illustrated between the relationship of school’s administration and the dress code policy.
First of all, if students want to attend class in the clothes that make them feel comfortable, then they should be able to do so. In the 2015 article on The Atlantic on The Sexism of School Dress Codes, stating that "Many of these protests have criticized the dress codes as sexist in that they unfairly target girls by body-shaming and blaming them for promoting sexual harassment. Documented cases show female students being chastised by school officials, sent home, or barred from attending events like prom. "
An attractive child still in school is a child until they turn eighteen. The idea that any adult or older peer could find them in the least bit distracting or attractive because of their body being show is horribly creepy. The dress code supports the idea that a student’s body is shameful, therefore, objectifying. Those with opposing views may claim that the dress code is helping education because they do not focus on their looks, just their studies. To show, from 18 Significant School Uniform Pros and Cons, “Because a school uniform limits the options a student has for clothing, there is less pressure to get through the morning routine. This often allows students to sleep a bit more because less time is required to get ready.” Though this is completely true, the most prominent idea of a uniform is to make sure a student is properly covered. Uniforms are a way of objectifying girls and boys alike, so there is at least no unfairness within the concept of gender. Still, there is lack of logic to why anyone should be required to cover up, as if it makes adults feel uncomfortable. Teaching both adults and children to respect those of all ages is imperative. Treat others how they should be treated: appropriately. From a first-hand account, Lindsay Merbaum, a teacher, “Male colleagues would sometimes approach me and point out the offending ensembles, as they felt uncomfortable addressing female students about their attire. I didn’t blame them — there’s something unseemly about telling a teenage girl that what she is wearing is wrong. It reveals that you’re looking at her closely, that you’re looking at her body, that her body is offensive.” Many people could agree that no adult should look at a child like they look at someone their age. It’s extremely uncomfortable to feel like a piece of eye candy for those who can
Schools typically justify their dress codes by maintain that it’s important to keep the classroom free of any distractions, however, that language actually reinforces the idea that women’s bodies are inherently tempting to men and it’s their responsibility to cover themselves up.
Girls dress code is very strict and unfair. Dress codes are a problem to girls. Girls are becoming ashamed of what they look like. Oklahoma can get very hot during the spring, summer, and even the fall. Girls have to wear long pants while boys can wear shorts and tank tops. Girls are being targeted by teachers and making them feel like sexual objects, not people. The school staff shouldn't feel comfortable telling girls what they can and cannot wear to school. Most kids don't even want to be at school, don't make it worse by telling them the way they dress is a distraction! Making sure boys are focused, learning and not being distracted by what they wear should not be a girl's top priority. School dress codes can be derogatory and very unfair.
Bates says that the reason schools have dress code is to avoid distracting their male peers or making teachers feel uncomfortable. The problem is, the teachers do not discipline the boys for harassing behavior, they discipline the girls for their clothing
problem is quite clear. Students just need to abide to the rules that were given. I myself don't enjoy the dress code, however I do follow the rules that are written in the handbook. I understand that many of my classmates don't like the rules that were set for us but trying to be rebellious will do nothing besides cause more problems. Going to detention or saturday school is not worth wearing Jesus shoes or missing a belt. The dress code is not outrageous, though at times it might seem so. For example the belt it helps keep those who take pleasure in sagging their pants low enough for the world to see their underwear, which no one wants to see. Shaving is
Dress code is put into place to keep students from being bullied for how they dress and how some people may treat them different depending on what they wear. There is a lot of evidence that show students losing time in the class room because they are too worried about there personal apparel. David Brunsma, a sociologist who wrote Uniforms in Public Schools: A Decade of Research and Debate in 2005, says,
I am writing this letter because I think the dress code is unfair. I think this because some teenagers express themselves through the fashion style. Also, the dress code is body shaming females. “Pearlman said her daughter, now 13, had been told in the fall by a teacher that she couldn't wear yoga pants because the boys would get turned on and then be embarrassed.” (CNN). I understand at wayzata high school we are allowed to wear whatever unless its, show to much shoulder or too short that our behind is showing. Those are fine rules but in reality we are more safe at school then we are in outside of school. If a female is wearing a crop top at school it's not going to matter to any of us because that the latest fashion. If we were to step outside
Choosing what to wear for the day. This is what most students are thinking about when they wake up. Students need the latest fashion in order to fit in, but some clothing may not be acceptable to wear in school. School dress codes are denying students their right to dress how they want, but the dress code is important for the students and their learning. Students are beginning to stand up and want to be heard. Some students are taking action and want the dress code to become less strict but some schools are doing the opposite for safety issues and for the students healthy learning environment. Dress codes are important for a strong and healthy learning environment and is also reducing violence in many schools around the country.
We see stories Social media has more stories of girls being sent home because of dress code violations. Maybe the problem isn’t the students, but dress codes in general. Dress codes ultimately disrupt the pursuit of knowledge for the students, encourage gender bias, and can be dangerous. If we want the younger generations to succeed in the education system, we should utilize school uniforms. Uniforms in schools from elementary to high schools, will promote gender equality and facilitate student safety.
The final reason, and possibly the most important of the three to change the dress code is that by telling a students that they have to change, a teacher or administrator is putting the value of the other students’ education above the dress code offender. Most often, the reason a student’s are told to change because their outfits are too distracting. a pair of shorts isn’t harming anyone, nor is it offensive. Are shoulders and legs so arousing that it completely stops anybody from being able to focus at all? Then, what will the suspect think? He or she can’t wear what she wants to because the education of the male students in her class is more important? It puts a student in a very tough spot because they are forced to make the decision between wearing what they want or wearing something that takes who they are away from