Should students have to wear uniforms?

History and Background

Argument #2: School uniforms restrict students' freedom of expression

Hook

Argument #3: School uniforms stop bullying and do not increase violent attacks.

Students who gain an education within the strict limits of the uniform required by the institution tend to have less aspirations in terms of creative expression.

While public schools are allowed to have dress codes and uniform policies, they cannot discriminate against certain students or censor student expression.

Making everyone wear the same clothes, it takes away expressing who they are. It also sucks their creativity away.

Special Information

Those who are for school uniforms believe that they create equality.

If everyone is wearing the same outfit, then no one can use clothing to isolate or pick on another student.

School intervention programs (which includes school uniforms) are reported at reducing bullying by 30-50%

Thesis

There is absolutely no reason why a student should ever have to wear a school uniform.

Many schools need to make a decision to if they want students to wear uniforms to school, or let students choose what they want to wear to school

Students at one school were required to wear a robe-like outfit called a 'cappa clausa.'

During the 16th century, Christ's Hospital boarding school mandated uniforms

England first founded the uniform

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that in 2011 only 19% of public schools required uniforms.

Made back in the 16th Century

Schools With Uniforms Have 'Better Behaved Students'

20% Of US Schools Have Uniform Policies (Up 8%)

Students wearing uniform cuts down bullying and improves discipline, helps promote focus, and save parents money throughout the school year.


Students should not be required to wear uniforms so that they can focus more on learning and not feel somewhat uncomfortable with said uniform.

Argument #1: School uniforms can get uncomfortable and tiring

Uniforms cause trauma physically and mentally

Physically being the fact that some kids might have an allergic reaction to the materials that it is made from and the uniform might feel tight and/or rigid to them.

Mentally being that certain uniforms aren't as flattering or visually stunning as others. Kids can get easily bullied for their uniform, most likely because it doesn't fit properly.

Primary Schools (23%) Require Uniforms More Than Middle (18%) And High Schools (10%) In The US