Dress Code In Schools

“To be, or not to be? That is the question.”- William Shakespeare.
A timeless quote that can be related to multiple different matters. In this case, dress code. Dress code is a very controversial topic because it is either there is either full control or not enough control. Yet, there will always be that dying question of whether or not the school system is treating the subject matter thoroughly or not.
Dress code is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as, “a set of rules about what clothing may and may not be worn at a school, office, restaurant, etc.” . But where do we draw the line when it comes to what you can and can’t where? Do we allow a shirt that says, “Forever Atheist.” when we don’t allow a Chabad? Any set of rules or laws
They also believed that the guideline made an effective impact on class discipline (85%), school pride and image (83%) (77%), safety (79%), and attendance (44%).For years school uniforms have been in place, but with recent events, the presence of the idea has boomed since the 2000’s.
Yet again, these boundaries on what to wear are technically violating the first amendment because it is limiting freedom of speech very predominately. The matter is a very slippery slope, what to allow and what not to allow. Additionally, the rules are easily interpreted as sexist, shaming girls for wearing what needs to be worn. _____. A lot of the time, school workers blame a female student’s clothing as the reason why boys are being distracted from their learning. They are taking a student out of learning so that a male student can focus better. “Your self-control is not my problem,” some would say.

Pros of a Dress Code/Uniform Policy:
School uniforms cost relatively less than brand name clothing, in most cases (about 90%).
Less distraction for all students.
Uniforms can make it easier to identify who is breaking the rules.
Eliminates peer pressure for the most
We state that “boys will be boys” or “they are just playful” while talking about some incredibly serious topics such as sexual assault. Sexual assault is defined by any unwanted attention that relates to a sexual interest, whether it is verbal cat-calling or physical violence. By training girls into thinking that it is their fault for another person’s lack of self-control, you are essentially teaching boys that it is their nature to be so aggressive and distracted when it comes to relationships. Which is not true. Dress codes are sexist to both genders. Some schools don’t allow boys to grow out their hair or wear shorter shorts because it is too “girly”. This limits their freedom of expression and keeps them shut-in about their true selves. We cannot allow this to happen because what are these students going to do if they can’t see who they are? Will they live this lie that school taught them to be? Or, will they be able to overcome