Sappal 1 Ria Sappal Mr. Inouye MAPS/6 5 November 2014 No Dress Code In School Their are so many different ways people express themselves, some express themselves with music, their personality, hobbies, and others by how they dress. Everyone wears clothes, and it says a lot about a person and nothing is wrong with that. It makes everyone unique and special. Students choose what they wear to show who they are and what makes them happy. Rules of dress should not be dictated by schools. It is such a harmless thing that schools spend so much time picking at when their are much worse things they can be worrying about. Students need to be free to express who they are by what they wear with general restrictions to keep everyone appropriate. Long …show more content…
When the school tells girls they need to dress a certain way to no be distracting, that is telling them to change themselves to make sure they are not distracting. That is wrong because girls are more than just distractions." (thenation.com) A compromise on dress code is reasonable. Clothing that is inappropriate should not be allowed. These days in society inappropriate dressing is a big deal and can be very distracting. A good dress code rule is no showing of any mid drift or private body parts. Everyone would be on the same page and the problems will lessen. People can show who they are and not have to be told who they are by what they wear just like our dress code …show more content…
On halloween boys wear short tight pants and everyone laughs and thinks it is hilarious, but when a girl does that it is automatic 3 demerits and the girl will get in huge trouble. "Dress codes just make women think that their bodies are tempting therefor it is their responsibility to cover up." (thinkprogress.org) Almost every parent sees what their child wear when the walk out of the house. It is not like a child will come to school in something completely distraught. People may say "it isn't a fashion show, you do not need to dress up for school." You do not just dress up outside of school to put on a fashion, so it is the same thing. It is not about it being a fashion show at all. It is about wearing whats comfortable on you, appropriate with the weather, and shows who you are. If you do not want to dress up for school, then you do not need
Varying Issues Corresponding to the School Dress Code Numerous cases have been presented and highlighted in the media based off of accounts from angered parents and students protesting the school dress code. Multiple reports are taken from females who experience the shorter end of the stick due to increased fashion interests and sexist mindsets of their school staff. Shame suits are humiliating outfits that those who break the rules must wear as a form of punishment, most of the time these consist of extremely unflattering clothes that have written phrases on them indicating that their appearance is due to their violation of the school rules. Punishments indicated a risk to the violators education caused by missed classes. Few in society do approve of the dress code as it controls female students’ modesty, banishes distraction, and preserves the professional atmosphere inside a school.
Bates, Laura. "How School Dress Codes Shame Girls and Perpetuate Rape Culture." Time. Time, 22 May 2015. Web. 18 Feb. 2016. In this article, Bates argues that today’s school dress codes are sexist and leave a lasting impression on young girls. Bates explains that there are several cases where girls are being punished for their adolescent bodies being distractions to boys. Also, it can teach a young girl that her body is dangerous and that a young boy automatically has the right to sexually diminish and harass adolescent girls in schools. This thought process is what causes a stigma later in college, declaring that when someone is sexually assaulted on campus, the person was asking for it. This can be detrimental to a young girl, and can even
First of all, kids have their own style and when they have to go by a dress code it’s not expressing their style when they have to wear clothes that match a rule. With the dress code most kids don’t get to keep up with the new trends or
When reading student handbooks there is always a page (or more) dedicated to the dress code rules. At first glance they seem like common sense. Until you notice that most of the regulations seem to target what girls wear. While many of the regulations are used in gender neutral terms they are applied to articles of clothing that is usually considered for girls and is all about limiting the things that even remotely show off the female form. These regulations tell girls that they need to be ashamed of their bodies and they are a distraction.
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.
Kids have the right to pick out what they wear. Everyone has the right to express themselves freely and by the way they look. It can tell what kind of person they are. Think about it, you go into a school that has uniforms you see everyone wearing the same stuff who is who? What kind of personality could they have, maybe one like being a brick wall. Walk into a school without uniforms and you can instantly tell anyone’s personality by what they wear, so they express their emotions through their clothing.
Dress codes in middle/high schools need to be changed to be made more reasonable. Dress code standards are set for girls to dress in ways that will not distract the boys from learning. For them to be dressed appropriately, they need to follow specific guidelines on what is acceptable and what is not. For example, how wide their shirt straps are or how long their shorts are. How is that fair to the girls? Is a boy’s education more important than a girl’s education? Should girls have to wake up every morning and worry about getting taken out of class, or missing class because she decided she was going to show her shoulder? The answer to all these questions is no.
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
All around the world especially in the us young girls have to regulate what they wear "As 'distractions' girls are held accountable for boys' behaviour"(POMERANTZ). Thought from a young age this is the girls fault and should cover up her body so she does not disrupt the class , but in reality it is not. Furthermore , Lauren Wiggins in Moncton, was sent home for wearing a floor-length halter dress and told "young women are simply "asking for it" when they show even their shoulders, back and arms "and then suspended when she questioned the decision(POMERANTZ). Woman , especially young girls , should not have to dress themselves in fear if they don't cover up there body's that the will be sexual assaulted . Everyone should be treated equally and held with respect
America’s school systems seem to have many issues concerning students receiving a quality education without distraction. A current debate argues weather a dress code policy is efficient or takes away from student’s expression. Administrators at schools should regulate a dress code policy because the system improves discipline and student’s attention, reduces social conflict and peer pressure related to appearance, and dress code provides a more serious learning environment.
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.
Many dress codes are decades old with little revision year to year. Administrators need to accept that times are constantly changing. As said in a CNN article, “Nineteen percent of the 7,800 students surveyed in middle and high schools across the country said they were prevented from wearing clothing deemed “inappropriate”...” (Sorto par. 5). Some school dress codes are unconstitutional and overly broad. This leaves a lot of room for school officials to enforce it and interpret it as they want. Dress codes should allow students to express themselves and be comfortable in a safe school environment. Students should not have to worry about distracting the opposite gender, and constantly pulling down their shorts in fear they will be humiliated if a teacher calls them out. They were created to prevent students from wearing things that promote violence, pornography, hate speech, alcohol and drug use, and profanity. Not to restrict our first and fourteenth amendments, which state our rights to freedom of speech and expression, and equal
Kids and teens have the right to pick out what they wear, sure it may take a bit longer, but in the long run it is worth it. Everyone has the right to express themselves freely and by the way they look. It can tell what kind of person they are. Think about it, you go into a school that has uniforms you see everyone wearing the same stuff who is who? What kind of personality could they have, maybe one like being a brick in the wall. Walk into a school without uniforms and you can instantly tell anyone’s personality by what they wear, so they express their emotions through their clothing.
A student’s right to express themselves, as long as it’s not harming someone, should never be denied. Not every student can easily write a poem or paint a portrait about how they feel, but all students can use clothes to show who they are and how they feel. When a student is told that they have to change, it’s almost like saying they have to change who they are too. Clothes are the most important part of a first impression. They allow a student to pride, not only in what they are wearing, but for their school, or their sports team, or the play they got cast in.
While dress codes are a necessity in schools to regulate what is and is not appropriate for the learning environment, the fact that they place blame on females for how they are treated because of their clothing is completely sexist and unfair. Hardly ever is a boy busted for wearing athletic shorts or bro-tanks when he should not be, but as soon as a girl wears leggings or shows her shoulders, she is persecuted and given punishment. This is about as unfair as school systems can be, and it also sends the message to girls that what they perceive as being cute and fashionable is perceived by others as “offensive” and that it is their fault for anything bad that happens to them. These ideas should be changed so girls do not have to feel guilty and boys can stop thinking that their behavior in these situations is acceptable.