Assignment 1.

2: Conflicting Viewpoints Essay, Part II

Students in School Uniforms

DeVikeo Johnson

Strayer University

11/04/18
 Uniforms are something that is becoming the normal whether you now It or not. From

jobs to schools to appointments, uniforms are more normal than you think. I am a firm support

of uniforms being mandatory in the school system for students to a certain level. It will help the

students become ready for what the future holds for them. I feel it will help with bullying in the

school system. There are many positive and negative tips when it comes down to uniforms.

After reviewing procon.org about the topic it has really opened my eyes to this topic as this is

something I am strong about. I would like to compare many of the pros and cons of students

wearing uniforms.

I would like to start off with uniforms being something that may reduce bullying in

school. According to procon.org, when students are dressed alike competition between

students over clothing choices and the teasing of those who are dressed in less expensive

outfits can be eliminated. I am a firm believer that this is true. I have had an opportunity to

work in schools and noticed the students who aren’t wearing the clothing that is “IN” are

typically made fun of which is sad when I had the chance to witness it. Students do not have a

choice most of the time about what they can and cannot wear. Sometimes it is based off of the

parents. A single parent who is taking care of the home, bills, and the child may not be able to

afford clothing or shoes as those of a family who has both a mom and dad in the home with two

incomes. This will put everyone on the same playing field no matter what your home situation is

you will be able to blend in without feeling less than others.

 I also support another pro from procon.org and that is it will reduce the amount of crime

in the schools. This is one that I have always spoke about for the longest. If you force every

student in the school to wear uniforms then if someone comes in dressed differently you will be

able to point them out. I want to take a look at some of the most recent mass school shootings

that took place. If you take a look at the actual shooters you will know they are dressed in plain

street clothes, if that school had a strict uniform policy it will be easy to point out the person

who looked differently than the remainder of the students.

Uniforms are also to me something to be prideful of. This does bring students together

for a cause. I also feel that uniforms are preparing students for their futures. Today many jobs

requires some type of uniform whether if its same colors, style, or just something to show that

you are apart of that company. Uniforms are something that can be seen as a good think when

there is a football game it shows pride in the school team. Lets look forward to the future. If a

lawyers showed up to court with swim wear or jeans they would not be taken serious, although

many people do not see it as a uniform they still wear something similar, a suit, blazer, and

slacks or dresses for the females. Same for many first time jobs for high school students require

a uniform and not wearing that uniform can cause one to be fired. So uniforms in school is a

great start to the future of life.

Something after reviewing procon.org that I came across was that wearing uniforms

does not allow the students to showcase their personality. To an extent I have to support this

statement as it is true. Since reading that statement I feel that uniforms should be worn for
elementary and middle school students. For high school students I think instead of actual

uniforms, there should be guidelines for students to follow. Many feel that restricting the ability

for students to wear what they want is a violation of the first amendment. I think this is true and

should start in high school. This is when students personalities start to really show. At the same

time with guidelines it still keeps a uniform just allowing others to be personable.

Overall, I think that uniforms are not a bad thing but the good does outweight the bad

about wearing them. If I could personally make a rule, I would say that students would have to

wear the same colors, schemes, and style not the exact same shirts and pants. I would also push

for this to be for elementary and middle school students. High schools students should be

treated as adults as It is the transition stage from child to adulthood. Uniforms are not all bad

nor are they all good many pros and cons and there can be alterations to the rule.
 References
ProCon.org. (2018, October 9). School Uniforms ProCon.org. Retrieved from http://school-
uniforms.procon.org/
1.Peter Elbow. (2006). The Believing Game and how to Make Conflicting Opinions More

Fruitful. In Nurturing the Peacemakers in Our Students: A Guide to Teaching Peace,

Empathy and Understanding. Heinemann. Retrieved from

http://www.procon.org/sourcefiles/believinggame.pdf.