Over the past decade, the school dress code has become an increasingly common policy in many communities worldwide. read more
Over the past decade, the school dress code has become an increasingly common policy in many communities worldwide. As opposed to the requirements of students to wear specific clothing in the form of uniforms, dress codes provide guidelines through which students are allowed to wear any clothing that meets the school's requirements, whether they pertain to the color, style or cut of the clothing. read more
Another disadvantage of having policies on what to wear in school is the suppression of self-expression. With a mandatory dress code in schools, students might not be able to show their individualities. School dress codes are fine so long as students are given the right to speak their minds and be heard of their views. read more
Larry Wilder favors school dress codes because they lead to a safer educational environment that increases students’ ability to learn, increases equality between the sexes and tolerance among ethnic and social groups. Pros of school dress code: helping students dress for safety. Each year more and more schools adopt some form of dress code. read more