School Uniform: Pros and Cons (different opinions)
School Uniforms Debate in Russia (statistic)
School Uniform: Good or Bad Idea (quiz for students)
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School Uniform Pros and Cons
School uniforms elicit varied, and usually opposing responses from students and parents. When there is a debate between functionality and fashion, conflicting opinions emerge. Here are the pros and cons of having uniforms at school.
The Pros...
? There is a sense of comfort associated with the uniformity that comes with uniforms. Children do not feel the pressure to "dress up" or "dress down" when they go to school. With uniformed attire, students cannot judge each other on the basis of what they wear to school.
? Clothing can be a huge distraction from the main aim of school, which is learning. A significant part of learning is accepting people for what they are, and not what they choose to wear.
? Students think solely of clothes as being symbolic of who they are, rather than expressing their personality through their behavior.
? Youngsters try to coax their parents into buying them expensive apparel, which, in a matter of months becomes too outdated to wear. School uniforms relieve the parents of this untoward expenditure.
? Another advantage of uniforms is that any intruders or outsiders can be easily identified by the school authorities. This translates to lesser headaches in terms of maintaining security on the school campus.
? Skeptics may deem this point far-fetched, but uniforms lend a sense of belonging and pride towards the school in the minds of the students.
The Cons...
? The very first barrier that school authorities face is the fact that uniforms clamp down the freedom of expression. Clothes are viewed as a means of expression by youngsters, who see the uniform policy as a hindrance.
? There is no direct evidence proving that uniforms have curbed the crime rates and improved attendance in schools.
? A valid argument here is that uniforms can pose as an added burden on low-income families, where the clothes that children wear are often hand-me-downs.
? Children in uniforms can also be at the receiving end of bullying from kids belonging to other schools. Enforcing school uniforms does have some advantages, as is clearly evident. However, schools who wish to implement this policy will have an uphill task on their hands, as they are bound to face fierce opposition from the no-uniforms camp. Whether practicality wins over freedom is something to look out for, in the coming years.
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conducted in Russian schools showed such a result.
Most high school students voted in favour of the uniform.
Half of upper secondary students in favour of the uniform. But elementary school students wear uniforms.
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What is your opinion? Answer my questions, please.
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In ny opinion
• A school uniform makes it easier for the school authorities to recognize students belonging to their school.
• It can be said that a school uniform also saves students from putting their fashion tastes before their learning obligations. When they don't have to spend time wondering what to wear and how to make a fashion statement, they can devote more time to learning.
• Wearing the same type of clothing reduces social snobbery and peer pressure in educational institutions. It is also supposed to reduce incidents of bullying and theft.
• A school uniform can instill a sense of discipline and community. This naturally reduces incidents of violence. Students can come to school without worrying about personal safety. Teachers don't have to double as guards, and can concentrate on teaching.
• By wearing a uniform dress code, students can find other means to showcase their creativity.
• At a very young age, school uniforms instill the spirit of teamwork and one feels proud to be a part of a school, if he/she represents the school for any occasion.
• Most importantly, uniforms are cost-efficient, as parents do not have to frequently spend on clothes for their children, thus benefiting them.
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