uniforms contradicting individuality

Uniforms Contradicting Individuality


Imagine yourself back in high school. What was it that made you stand apart from
everyone else. Or in other words, what is it that made you an individual? For most of us
the way we dressed set us apart, especially if it reflected our religion, race, culture, or
sexual orientation. But it seems that across the nation dress codes and uniforms are the
controversial issue that is running through school districts. Educators feel that it will
equal status among students and not put down kids for their clothes. Also they believe its
cheap to afford and easy to know what to wear the next day for school. I think those in
favor of uniforms aren’t looking at the big picture.
As our nation is growing more diverse by the minute and schools are trying to
have students accept and understand diversity in our society, the idea of having school
uniforms only emphasizes conformity. Many who oppose uniforms also say that those
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