School uniforms

PRO 1: IMPROVE PUNCTUALITY

• Students don't have to worry about choosing appropriate outfits and get to school faster due to saving time.

PRO 2: REDUCES PEER PRESSURE AND BULLYING

• Students won't be ridiculed for lack of fashionable outfits.
• Can blur class lines.

PRO 3: ENHANCE SCHOOL PRIDE, UNITY, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT

• Students can feel school pride wearing their uniforms.
• They have more positive perceptions of belonging in their school community.
• More respect, caring, and trust between students.

CON 1: TAKES AWAY ATTENTION FROM SOLVING ACTUAL ACADEMIC ISSUES

• Wasting time worrying about uniforms deters focus on actually helping the students receive a good education.

CON 2: FOCUSES ON CONFORMITY OVER INDIVIDUALITY

• Sends a contradictory message about appreciating diversity.

CON 3: RESTRICT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

• Students can't express themselves freely if they are forced to wear uniforms.
• No individuality when everyone looks the same.

SOURCES

• procon.org
• NorthJersey.com, "Editorial: Do Uniforms Make Better Students?," northjersey.com, Sep. 29, 2011
• University of North Texas, "School Uniforms Equalize Students, Education Professors Say," news.unt.edu, Aug. 3, 2006
• Linda Starr, "Can Uniforms Save Our Schools?," educationworld.com, May 11, 1998