Why The Dress Code Should Be Banned In Schools

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Correctly wear the right attire for today? Students in school are judged more than people think. Mainly by their outfit or if they’re following the status quo. Bullying is a big struggle for students when it is coming from teachers and faculty, being treated unfairly, discrimination, and students being targeted for being themselves. Dress code should be banned from all schools due to misjudgement and breaking the rights for ourselves. According to the Tinker v. Des Monies School District, the dress code was argued on November 12, 1968 and it was decided on February 24, 1969 due to the protestors to the Vietnam war that wore black armbands to go against government policies. According to the Supreme Court they stated, “On December 16, Mary Beth and Christopher wore black armbands to their schools. John Tinker …show more content…

Students are often embarrassed, singled-out, or even humiliated by fellow others for wearing certain clothes that do not conform to what the group of "popular" students require to be appropriate. This could entail clothing that is unusual, or the "wrong" brand, the "wrong" style, or simply not the chosen color or fabric currently in fashion. According to Christian Monitor Report states, “Miranda Larkin was new to the area and just a few days into the semester at Oakleaf High School in Clay County, Fla., when she wore a skirt that the school nurse said was a violation because it rose more than three inches above her knee, Miranda told USA Today. She says she was told to wear a bright yellow T-shirt and bright red sweatpants with the words “Dress Code Violation” on them.” People maybe have self esteem issues that teachers and staff don't realize and discriminating them by saying they can't wear something or having to wear an attire outfit staff choose for them to wear is utterly disrespectful and harming

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