09.05.2014
Deniz Yeşilyurt
Should School Uniform Be Mandatory?
Clothing
plays an important role in social and cultural life. Uniform which is a part of
clothing is a necessary thing in life. It stands for formality in work life. It
is the symbol of formality not only in work life but also in school life. If
free clothes are worn in the school instead of uniform, it can cause
disintegration of order in the school. Therefore, school uniform should be
mandatory in the schools because school uniform is a significant factor for
discipline in the school, discrimination among students and a sense of
identity.
First
of all, school uniform is the first condition for discipline in the schools. Some
people say that school uniform should not be compulsory in the schools. Researches
show that uniform is an important factor for discipline. Peter Caruso
researched positive effects of uniform for school in 1996 and he explained that
school uniform minimizes discipline problems. Also, uniform improves relations
between teachers and students. Researches prove that students are more
respectful toward teachers when they wear uniform. When they are in uniform,
they feel ready to start their duties. As a result, uniform makes a positive contribution
to discipline of schools and students’ attendance in lesson.
Second, school uniforms prevent discrimination between wealthy students
and poor students. If students do not wear uniforms, it can cause some
problems. For example, poor students cannot wear different clothes everyday
while wealthy students wear. It causes that poor students have negative
emotions toward the wealthy. Proponents of free clothes in the schools claim
that students should be allowed to express themselves by wearing clothes that
students decide. It is not a way of expressing themselves. They can express
themselves in different ways such as singing, writing poetries. At the same
time, it causes unnecessary affectations among students. Thanks to school
uniforms, these negative things can prevent and students focus on their own
works.
Third,
uniforms give students a sense of identity. Some people say that free clothes
are important factor for children to have identity. Students are
representatives of their schools in uniform. Uniform shows people that students
are part of a school. When wearing uniform, people can distinguish students
according to their uniforms. Also, teachers can recognize their own students
with uniform. If students wear clothes that they want, teachers cannot find out
who is the guilty when teachers come across an event. For example, when a
student who studies in a different school breaks the window of school, he/she
cannot be caught because of his/her free clothes. If students put on uniform,
teachers can find the guilty easily. Therefore, uniforms should be compulsory.
In
conclusion, school uniforms have benefits both students and schools. Wearing
uniform is an important factor to provide discipline, prevent discrimination among
students and have a sense of identity. Therefore, school uniforms should be
mandatory in the schools. If students continue putting on uniform, they will
not spend time for their clothes and will be aware of their tasks. As a result
of this, success of school and students’ success will increase.
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