School Uniforms The issue of whether or not school uniforms are a necessity in today’s society has been a long standing debate. However, it did not come onto the national scene until 1996 when then President Bill Clinton spoke of the matter in his annual State of the Union Address. Citing the Long Beach city school district in California, Clinton spoke of the positive effects of uniform implementation, including: decreased drug cases, sex offenses, violent crimes and fights. Jessica Portner, a writer for Education Week, agreed with President Clinton in her February 14, 1996 article entitled “Uniforms Get Credit for Decrease in Discipline Problems.” Using statistical evidence from the aforementioned Long Beach school system grades K-8, Portner creates a compelling argument pro school uniforms. In a study of the 83,000 K-8 students, the rates of assault and battery decreased 34%, fights 51% and there were 32% fewer suspensions. What about those who argue that uniforms are an infringement of the 1st Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America? Well, the Long Beach city school district allows parents to exempt their children from the uniform requirement. However, only 500 parents or guardians have done so. Why? For one because of the above statistics argues Portner and also because it prevents the association of gang colors, whether accidental or purposeful. Portner also states that uniforms allow students and faculty to determine who does not belong in school and could pose a potential threat to the peaceful environment the district is attempting to foster. And perhaps most importantly, Portner interviewed some students who strongly felt that uniforms improved their self-concept because “peopl... ... middle of paper ... ...l still burn on. In summation, I don’t feel that school uniforms are necessary at this juncture in time. Sure, one school district has seen positive results, but can these results be contributed to a single factor called school uniforms? Extremely doubtful in my mind. Besides, school uniforms while making everyone look alike and boosting esteem in this manner, do not eliminate the socioeconomic differences between students. Therefore, there will always be a distinction between students. Uniforms may decrease the distinction but individuality is what makes America the land of opportunity. Individuality is what America is all about. If you can’t find who you are and express yourself for the entire world to see while living or spending time in America, you are doing something wrong. Preventing this would be a horrible national crime; it would be un-American.
Ever wonder what it would look like to have all students wearing the same white polo shirt, black pants, and a district sweater walking in the hallway? Nowadays, public school and many districts are discussing the possibilities of enforcing the uniform policy. In most places, many private schools already require students to have their mandatory uniforms; however, there are only a few public schools adopting this mandatory school-uniform polices as one of their enrollment requirements. The reason why not all public schools participated was because people believe that they are violating the freedom of choice when enforcing this mandatory uniform policy; yet problems such as bullying and segregation, emerged in these schools. Some people still think uniforms have no benefits at all. However, all public school students should be required to wear uniforms because it would improve the academic performance, reduce the violent behaviors based on appearance judgment, and provide less stress for both parents and students.
One of the greatest controversies that is spreading throughout high schools in the United States is parents and their children against the enforcement of their school’s uniform policy. More schools have been adopting uniform policies within the past decade. Rules contained in the policy that are implemented range from wearing certain types of tops (shirts) in specified colors to students being required to tuck in their shirts. In the past, uniforms were exclusively for students who attended private schools because they were “well-off”, but now uniforms are being seen more frequently in public schools on students of all economic levels. Having gone through a school system that considered adopting a uniform policy, I would have to press against the issue of mandated uniforms, because it is simply un-American and unjust.
How will school uniforms affect the learning environment? Will it make it better or worse? Will the amount of bullying decrease in the school. If the bullying is reduced, will it make it easier to identify intruders? Is it going to help make the school a safer place for the students? What does the type of clothing the students wear say about the school? Would school uniforms provide a better representation of the school? Would having a required uniform benefit the school systems? The answers to all of these questions will explain why school uniforms should be strictly enforced in all public
Since the 1990 's schools have reported amazing results by mandating a school uniform policy. Konheim-Kalkstein, Y. L (2006) write: “ School uniforms, proponents have said, can lead to improved discipline and classroom behavior, increased school attendance, respect for teachers, better school performance, higher student self-esteem and confidence, lower
At the beginning of the 20th century almost no parent or faculty had any concerns with how students dressed to attend school. Nowadays, though, this is a giant concern among students, parents, and school board officials. Many arguments have been made over the matter saying uniforms should be required and enforced in schools. But, uniforms should not be required as they ultimately eliminate freedom of expression, promote conformity over individuality, may have a detrimental effect on students self image, emphasize the socioeconomic divisions they are supposed to eliminate, and lastly, school uniforms in public schools undermine the promise of a free education by adding an extra expense for families.
School uniforms in public schools are becoming increasingly popular across the nation. The public school system would benefit greatly if this policy were to be adopted. Opposition is always a factor when trying to make changes. Taking all things into consideration, the positive effects would be far greater than the negative effects. School uniforms should be required in public schools because their use would lead to higher education, less violence, and lower cost to parents.
"If it means that the schoolrooms will be more orderly and more disciplined, and that our young people will learn to evaluate themselves by what they are on the inside instead of what they're wearing on the outside, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear uniforms." Former President Clinton said this in a speech in in March of 1996. There is an immense controversy about whether a school uniform will help or hinder a student. After much deliberation and inquiry, public schools should be allowed to enforce their students to wear uniforms. The largest part of the debate is whether or not the uniform hinders a student's personal expression.. Along with giving kids the chance to learn different ways to express themselves, other than their clothes, uniforms are an excellent way to free up time in the morning. It gives parents the time to have that second or third cup of coffee in order to prepare themselves to face the day and for kids to actually eat their entire breakfast. Sadly bullying is a major problem in public schools and no one really knows how to stop it. Uniforms surprisingly help decrease bullying and also help drop the overall crime rate.
School uniforms are a boiling conversation point these days. There are so many well-built points of view about what route parents, students, and superintendents wish to go in. It has been disputed that school uniforms have the potential to make a school safer, that uniforms reduce harassment or self-esteem issues, and that uniforms return the focus to the students' learning. I disagree. I, in fact think that school uniforms do not help make our schools a more secure place, I think that they do not revisit the center of attention to student's education - they just shifted where the attention was previous, and that they won’t help cut down on harassment or self- esteem issues in school.
In the 2009-2010 school year, nineteen percent of public school principals reported requiring uniforms, from being twelve percent a decade earlier. As of right now, the percentage of public schools who reported the enforcement of strict dress code rose from 47 percent to 57 percent during the decade. Many people will argue that school uniforms are a benefit to students due to the fact that it could possibly decrease bullying or that the uniform will increase work ethic. Instilling school uniforms can actually be a large distraction in a public school. Attending a place of education where the norm for dress code is sweatpants and hoodies quickly turns to khakis and polos, can change from being a step in the right direction to a major step in
As the world has recently passed through the global financial crisis that begun in 2008 in the USA with the banks’ collapsing, analysts are giving different opinions and making new economic hypothesizes about the origin of, as well as the process of different countries escaped from the crisis. Among all these new “theories”, the case of Islamic banks is interesting in terms of its nature and consequences. In my essay, I will try to highlight the basic principles of the Islamic finance, the reasons of the restriction of interest, the most important tools used by Islamic banks in economic activities and brief explanation of them, and finally my view point of the probable future improvement of the Islamic financial system.
Policy makers have reported a decline in violence in school for example, fighting, drugs, and robbery (McVeigh). (Example) This clearly shows that by having uniforms they change the environment. According to Larry Wilder, who spent 19 years at the Fresno County Office of Education, “The National School Board Association estimates that approximately 135,000 guns are brought to school each day (Wilson and McMahon). (Fact)
Students march around like soldiers wearing uniforms in many schools around the globe, looking like just another product of the government. According to the government school uniforms show school spirit and prevent students from being bullied for their outfits; however in most, if not all schools that require students to wear uniforms it greatly restricts students’ freedom of expression, promotes conformity over individuality, is driven by commercial interests rather than educational ones and gives the government control over a person’s individuality. It is true that it is less likely for a student to be bullied for their outfit if they are required to wear a school uniform; however school uniforms violate the first amendment of the constitution
A study performed on 64 Ohio high schools by the assistant professor at Youngstown State University, Virginia Draa, yielded surprisingly positive results. Draa studied schools that implemented schools uniforms as opposed to those who didn’t. She compared various statistics. She concluded that “those schools with uniform policies improved in attendance, graduation, and suspension rates” (Wildes). However, there is no clear explanation of exactly why this is true.
In the last 10 years, the global population has increases from 1.6 to 1.7 billion and the worlds economy has increased increases by over seven times. Biodiversity is a major resource for many different industries and companies which govern the world economy (Mondal, 2016). Essentials such as fuel sources, food supplies and medical supplies are provided and supplied as a result of Biodiversity. Forestry, hydropower and almost all vital ecosystem industries and services depend on the conservation of biodiversity. Through natural chemical removal, food distribution and many other processes biodiversity has provided over $2.9 trillion in annual benefits worldwide (Florida, 2011). It is clear that biodiversity is essential and exceptionally benefits for the world and its
In the past few decades school has shifted its focus from education to fashion. Students are judged upon their shoes or jeans instead of what they know. Uniforms in the public education system could be a nice plan, not only is it cost effective, also it provides the students an opportunity to focus on their studies and not have to be compelled to worry about what to wear tomorrow. Also the crime or violence rate normally drops in schools that have a uniform policy, and people that don't belong on the schools property are noticed quicker and easier. Private schools have already taken in this concept, as well as some schools in England and Australia. Early morning or late evening fights over what's allowed to be worn to school may come to an end if uniforms are issued within the public school system.