Essays Tagged: "school uniforms"

The use of School uniforms in America. A continuing debate

in America an on going debate continues regarding a uniform policy suggested to public and private schools. This develops into a controversial issue because valid argument exist on both sides. Giving ... lid argument exist on both sides. Giving this issue much thought has lead me to believe that making school uniforms mandatory would help the school systems. School uniforms would help unruly classroom ...

(2 pages) 156 1 4.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

"Uniforms Shouldn't Be Mandatory In Public Schools" Essay could use a bit more directly cited evidence such as specific statistics or facts.

ades kindergarten to 12 are being forced to wearpolo shirts, khakis, jumpers and skirts everyday to school. School districts feel that this isa great idea are enforcing it throughout the United States ... feel that this isa great idea are enforcing it throughout the United States. I am against what the school administrators of those districts believe. My reasons are uniforms aren't the exact way to so ...

(2 pages) 136 0 4.1 May/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Uniforms: An Idea That Just Doesn't Fit -- An essay refuting mandatory school uniforms.

akes us individuals is no longer appropriate or even acceptable. Uniforms will not work in a public school setting because they are expensive, a violation of one's rights, and, finally, they will not ... violation of one's rights, and, finally, they will not change social boundaries.Everyone knows that school uniforms can be extremely expensive, and we furthermore understand that young adults and espe ...

(3 pages) 219 4 3.4 Dec/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

School Uniforms.

School Uniforms Should school uniforms be required in middle school? What do you think? Well, ... le school? What do you think? Well, I think that students should not be required uniforms in middle school. School uniforms do not teach students anything about anything, except about looking weird, a ... the world, or at least in the USA. Uniforms have not helped students, and should be abolished from schools everywhere. School uniforms, like stated above, teach students nothing. So why are th ...

(2 pages) 108 1 2.4 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Uniforms: Problem Solver or Problem Causer? This is a persuasive essay, stating facts and ideas that uniforms should not be mandatory in schools.

Walking down a crowded hall in a public school, one can see something that is very important: diversity. Slowly but surely, this privilege i ... lashes; from both parents and students. In the following paragraphs, it will become very clear that school uniforms cause more problems than they solve.Schools are always promoting diversity. Enforcin ... y are very costly. Plus, the parents must pay for a totally different wardrobe for their kids after school. It's not like the students are going to wear their uniforms all day. So in the end, the pare ...

(2 pages) 237 2 3.3 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

School Uniforms: For the Good of the Student Body?

One controversial topic among high school students today is the subject of school uniforms. The question is whether the uniforms truly ... for the issue are just as strong as those against the issue. There are two main points surrounding school uniforms, performance in schools and, uniformity.The arguments for school uniforms argue that ... d, uniformity.The arguments for school uniforms argue that school uniforms decrease violence in the schools. People who argue this side of the issue state that when the students of the school wear sch ...

(4 pages) 194 3 3.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Public school system's enforcing students to wear uniforms.

School uniforms have been debates since the beguinning of public education. Some children and parent ... l's self-expression. By researching and studying both sides of the debate one can only believe that school uniforms can actually eliminate many of the problems faced by students everyday.The idea that ... own unique person when wearing the same thing as your pupils.With the high cost of clothing today, school uniforms can lift a financial burden from students' families(Harrod 1987.). Kids whose parent ...

(4 pages) 130 2 4.7 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Why we need dress codes, argumentative essay MLA.

Schools Need Dress CodesDress codes in public schooling have recently been a controversial issue nat ... for the issue are just as strong as those against the issue. There are two main points surrounding school uniforms: performance and school and reduction of violence due to uniformity.Uniforms are arg ... t victimization, decreasing gang activity and fights and differentiating strangers from students in school building. Dress codes in public schools would be good, in order to cut down the violence, whi ...

(6 pages) 552 1 4.8 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

School Uniforms This is a brief expository on why we SHOULD have school uniforms. Read the first paragraph.

School UniformsShould we have school uniforms? In my opinion I think we should. They would help our ... en before you go to bed. They are also cheaper to buy. This is why I think it would be good to have school uniforms.Having school uniforms is a good idea. Other children won't be bugged by their peers ... yday or they're just picked on because they wear clothes other than the modern-day style. If we had school uniforms everyone would be dressed the same. So therefore the kids who used to pick on them w ...

(2 pages) 139 0 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Public Schools should not implement school Uniforms By: Tan Ly

Public schools should not implement school uniforms because uniforms are a false remedy for serious underly ... plement school uniforms because uniforms are a false remedy for serious underlying issues in public schools, and children's homes. We are all born different; therefore, no two people are alike. The sc ... brand name clothing is the cause of much and teasing, and creates discipline problems in our public schools. Many school officials also believe that clothes can be distracting to someone's study, and ...

(3 pages) 87 3 3.3 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

School Uniforms. Persuasive essay arguing AGAINST implementation of school uniforms.

School UniformsIndividuality is "The aggregate of qualities and characteristics that distinguish one ... ment that she lost all sense of individuality." This quality of being an individual is exactly what schools, as havens of self-discovery and development, should be encouraging most. The schools, howev ... root. Perhaps a lower student/teacher ratio is needed, or severer penalties for transgressions. The school can change the way students look, they can implement mandatory uniforms, but this will not ch ...

(4 pages) 226 0 3.4 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Public School Uniforms: First Step Toward Fascism?

If public school students had one thing over their private school counterparts it's about to change. That's ri ... hing over their private school counterparts it's about to change. That's right: not only are public schools notorious for large classes and limited resources but now some of them are adopting what has ... but now some of them are adopting what has always been most dreaded by the youth attending private schools: school uniforms.The very idea seems a bit strange. Agonizing over what to wear to school (a ...

(5 pages) 97 0 4.4 May/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Argument agasint school uniforms

temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." One does not know what his take would be on school uniforms in current times, but his statement resounds strongly in the debate of whether or no ... rrent times, but his statement resounds strongly in the debate of whether or not children in public school should be forced to wear uniforms. One might think that it is battle between authority and th ...

(6 pages) 100 1 3.5 Nov/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

School Uniforms (An argumentative paper on why schools should adopt school uniforms)

School UniformsMany schools in the United Sates are at odds over school uniforms. In many cases, whe ... sed students feel that their rights are being taken away (Kelly). That is the main argument against school uniforms. Although there is this disadvantage to school uniforms, there are many advantages. ... vantage to school uniforms, there are many advantages. Along with making the student's life easier, school uniforms would also provide for a more comfortable atmosphere and help students to focus main ...

(2 pages) 166 2 4.7 Dec/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

COMM 215 - Essentials of College English Persuasive Essay

School UniformsSchool Uniforms are being used by schools seen more and more often these days. Why is ... d by schools seen more and more often these days. Why is this happening? Some may say it is because school uniforms are more economically efficient and add to the learning environment. However, some a ... re economically efficient and add to the learning environment. However, some authorities think that school uniforms are a bad idea because they may add more expense to school, do not separate high cla ...

(4 pages) 296 0 5.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Renzo ContrerasEnglish 12SCHOOL UNIFORMS Public school systems across the country are now requiring students to wear u ... s infringe the child's creativity and self-expression? Clothes don't make the child right. I am for school uniforms because they can drastically reduce school violence and help a student to focus on s ... ically reduce school violence and help a student to focus on schoolwork. My 3 reasons are: 1) lower school violence, 2) save money and 3) no individualism and racism.First, uniforms will put the stude ...

(1 pages) 42 1 2.8 Apr/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies > Writing

School Uniforms- A Pro or Con?

his morning I want to talk with you about what we can do to break hold of gangs and violence in our schools and what we can do to create an atmosphere in our schools that promotes discipline and order ... ools that promotes discipline and order and learning ... I believe we should give strong support to school districts that decide to require young students to wear school uniforms. We've all seen the t ...

(2 pages) 30 0 3.0 May/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two policies do you think is better?

School uniforms have been under deliberation for many years. Especially in high school time, when th ... years. Especially in high school time, when the students are already considered as grown ups, some schools decide to let them wear whatever they want. But there are still schools that set uniforms as ... y the designer or name brand clothes worn by rich ones, moreover it will show the solidarity of the school. In my opinion, uniforms will not work in a high school setting since they are not essential ...

(2 pages) 31 0 4.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

"School of Tomorrow" an idea about how the schools will change with the advance in technology.

that is what the world of science is trying to bring to the future of education and of course the "SCHOOLS". For instance, take school uniforms; they take away kids' background and identity and make ... lourless. The worst thing about a uniform is making all children look the same. So I believe in the school of 2035, small entities such as school uniforms would surely be replaced by colour codes for ...

(3 pages) 40 0 3.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Argument against School Uniforms

I am against school uniforms because first, families will spend more money on them, second, school uniforms teach ... if they didn't have to buy uniforms. In 2000, American families spent about 1.7 billion dollars on school uniforms. Two separate outfits including: two pairs of pants, two shirts, and a sweatshirt is ... have to buy them more uniforms than that and you would also have to buy them clothes for outside of school so ultimately it's more expensive.Second, School uniforms will teach an unfavorable lesson ab ...

(1 pages) 50 5 3.8 Mar/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education