Stereotypes Against Uniforms

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Kids are always being taught that individuality is what makes them special. They are told that they have the right to freedom of speech. Uniforms should not be mandatory, because they provide gender stereotypes and encourage conformity not personality. What message does it send to them if they are told they have to dress a certain way?
Uniforms are not only boring but they present stereotypes that people are still trying to abolish to this day. For instance, in New Zealand girls were forced to wear skirts in school. They felt offended that a skirt identified them as a "girl". Once New Zealand allowed girls to wear the trousers