The short story “Clothes” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is about a young Indian woman‚ Sumita‚ and her cultural transition to America that is symbolized by her clothes and the color of her clothes. The traditional Indian attire for a woman is a sari and each one has its own purpose. Her clothes also indicate her progression from daughter‚ to wife‚ to woman‚ which is why this story embodies Mordecai Marcus’ description of an initiation story. The story starts off with the bride to be in a yellow
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of school uniforms in today’s public schools is a silent but very controversial issue‚ Gaining momentum with school administrators and parents debating on whether or not to convert their public schools. With academics on a decline compared to the world average‚ (Wu‚ Elaine) along with school violence at its highest that it has ever been. The United States is a seeing a change towards school using school uniforms to help solve many problems associated with public schools. School uniforms in today’s
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school uniforms be banned? Discuss. School uniforms are a major part of discussion amongst people nowadays‚ whether to ban it or not. Everyone has different views about this topic and it is believed that if school uniforms are to be banned‚ a lot of problems will be raised with it. They are an essential part of a wardrobe and are compulsory. Differentiation between different ethical backgrounds and financial statuses are put aside when students wear school uniforms. Wearing a school uniform has
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Wearing School Uniforms One of the issues in today’s society is; if public schools should issue a mandatory dress code policy for all students to wear uniforms. The word uniform means "one form" which makes everyone equal in dress code. Some people agree with establishing a dress code policy which states all students must wear the designated uniforms. However‚ there are many parents that disagree with establishing this policy. I believe every public school in the U.S should establish a dress
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"Just slapping clothes on kids won’t improve a school‚ but uniforms accompanied by other reforms can make a difference. Uniforms send a message and remind students that they are in school. One element of the message is that when you are going to school‚ that is your place of work. That is the place where you are working at getting smart." ~Joe Palumbo. Uniforms cause children to be more civilized and mature in what they are doing. It could lead the kids to a greater future and teach them to be more
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Outline Thesis: School uniforms should be required in public schools because their use would lead to higher education‚ less violence‚ and lower cost to parents. School uniforms in public schools are becoming increasingly popular across the nation. The public school system would benefit greatly if this policy were to be adopted. Opposition is always a factor when trying to make changes. Taking all things into consideration‚ the positive effects would be far greater than the negative effects
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School Uniforms It is more common school districts are requiring elementary‚ middle‚ and high school students to wear mandated uniforms. The options on what you can wear each day is limited. You can only wear the color shirts and the color pants your principal has chosen for you. Usually you only have a choice between two colored shorts and two colored pants. I know what you are thinking‚ “that’s it? “Yes it is indeed the truth being told. Every day it is the same routine and every morning you
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Hayden Leach Ms. Layton American Literature February 25‚ 2010 School Uniforms Many students in America are forced to wear a uniform to school every day‚ and it violates some of their basic rights. School uniforms should not be mandatory in public schools‚ as they cause more problems than they solve‚ are expensive for students and schools‚ and suppress individuality. School uniforms are in some cases‚ extremely expensive and quite pointless‚ seeing as how they do not accomplish what they say
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School Uniforms School uniforms are not anything new. The idea of having uniformity in school is appealing to most educators and parents. On the other hand‚ to other students and parents‚ the idea of not being able to express ones’ self is just wrong. I must say‚ personally I agree with the students and parents against school uniforms. Take for example high school. High school is usually a time where young children or teens begin to distinguish themselves from one another. Students begin to
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Pham Tien Hung EEIT2012_B_15 Academic English 3 Wearing School Uniforms Every school in the world has its own regulation about the way to wear. Some schools require students to wear the uniform‚ while some allow them to wear casual clothes. Besides‚ many people think that students should wear casual clothes to feel comfortable when studying. However‚ in my opinion‚ wearing school uniforms is better for three reasons below. The first and most important reason is to make everyone to feel equal
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