...Argument for Public School Uniforms Sydney Slifka University of Colorado Denver School uniforms have created a debate to whether or not they are an effective addition to a school environment and to individual students themselves. Over the last decade, uniforms in public schools have increased, bringing a great deal of controversy along with them. With this public controversy there have been lawsuits, increased media attention, criticism from parents and complaints from students as well as increased academic research. There have been many recent studies done that offer evidence that school uniforms have been effective in many different ways. The purpose of this paper is to argue in favor of the implementation of school uniforms in our public education system by addressing these different articles and studies on the implementation of school uniforms. Ann Bodine wrote an ethnography about a city in the United States and the introduction of school uniforms. In her article she writes about the introduction of school uniforms and how it intersects with different aspects of life. Bodine describes students’ clothing as a “screen on which are projected all kinds of beliefs, anxieties and aspirations about children” (2003, p. 60). Through her observations of people and their clothing she noticed that the concept of dress as a form of free speech is only a tiny part of the meaning they are actually trying to convey with their clothing. (p.67) Clothing is used to express identity...
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...article that is in favor of school uniforms. It claims that uniforms offer safety in the environment and helps stop competition about clothes (Boutelle, 2007). It does offer some good, albeit rhetorical, claims for uniforms. It lays claim that uniforms offer “uniformity” so that children are easier to keep track of in on field trips and allows administration and students to know who doesn’t belong in the school. It also claims that uniforms stop children from wearing gang colors and uniforms help children to feel as though they are a part of the adult world. That they will learn for the future of “uniform word dress” by wearing uniforms in school. While all of these may be, in an aspect true, I believe that uniforms tend to lead children away from originality. There aren’t any statistics that prove that public schools that require uniforms have any better academics than public schools that don’t. there is not information backing the claims which disproves the actual validity of the data. It’s a biased article that allows no information proving one way or another whether uniforms are a benefit or a hindrance. She does quote Bill Clinton from his 1996 state of the union address where he challenged schools “to teach character education, to teach good values and good citizenship. And if it means that teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms” (Boutelle, 2007). This is...
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...defective from the time the plaintiff purchased the bat, he feels he should be refunded for the item. Issue Presented The issue in this case is whether the bat shattering to pieces violates the Implied Warranty of Merchantability under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Rule According to the case of Dudzik v. Klein’s All Sports, a baseball bat can’t crack when it’s used normally or the seller has to provider the buyer with a refund for the product. LaurenceDudzik v. Klein’s All Sports, 158 Misc. 2nd 72 (N.Y. J. Ct. 1993). Also, according to the Appeals Court of Massachusetts, a baseball bat shattering into a million pieces, violates the implied warranty of merchantability. Industria De Calcados Martini Ltda v. Maxwell Shoe Co., 36 Mass. App. Ct. 268 (Mass. App. Ct.1994). Both cases cite § 2-314 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). § 2-314. Implied Warranty: Merchantability; Usage of Trade. (2) Goods to be merchantable must at least be such as (a) pass without objection in the trade under the contract description; and (b) in the case of fungible goods, are of fair average quality within the description; and (c) are fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used; and (d) run, within the variations permitted by the agreement, of even kind, quality and quantity within each unit and among all units involved; and (e) are adequately contained, packaged, and labeled as the agreement may require; and ...
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...“At the outset of the civil war, most uniforms were custom made in worker’s home under government contract.” The dresses for women became simpler than how they were in the two last centuries. The style of the clothing changed completely to something more practical and sometimes these garments were misfiting because there was no standard measurements to make sure they fit. This style was made at home or with tailors. Then when the demand for the uniforms occurred, the making of factories began. The connection between the style and how it was created in the 19th century is that the people could not have made enough uniforms for all soldiers, so people found that they needed to develop...
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...School Uniform School uniforms would produce a safe and structured learning environment for students. Which is the first requirement of a good school. Students that feel safe in their environment are more apt to learn and not worry about their appearance. 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 enforced. Resistance is always a problem when trying to make changes. Taking all things into account, the positive effects would be far greater than the negative effects. School uniforms should be mandatory in public schools because their use would lead to higher education, less violence, and lower cost to parents. By requiring school uniforms in public schools, education will be improved and a dress code can enforce discipline towards learning. Uniforms improve a person’s outlook toward success as students generally act the way they are dressed. With fewer distractions, students see the school as a workplace for teaching and learning. Students also have less stress in their lives because they are not in a fashion show or competition. Dress codes also lead to a change in grades and part of the change is because it would be easier for students to focus on their academics when everyone is dressed the same. School uniforms would also decrease violence in public schools. There would be less peer pressure toward trying to fit in with the in-crowd and distractions...
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...Mandatory Student Uniforms The irritating sound of your mom hollering “get up, time for school you’re going to be late” drives you from your sleepy slumber and into an ongoing dilemma. You have to get out of bed and deal with the constant chaotic chore of finding something appropriate to wear. Most public school systems find that teenage fashion is often not acceptable for class. To help solve these problems it would be a good idea if students were made to wear uniforms. I became interested in the topic of whether or not students should wear uniforms when my neighbor’s child got sent home from school because she did not pass the schools dress code. The child is in the sixth grade and the school sent her home that day because she had on a pair of shorts that the school said was not appropriate for her to be wearing at school due their length. Don’t get me wrong, I agree that girls shouldn’t be wearing “shorty shorts” to school for several reasons. One reason girls shouldn’t wear short clothing nowadays is because little girls are developing a lot earlier than when I was growing up. I also have had a little cousin sent home from school because of holes in the knees of her pants. The pants were made with the holes in them for style and were purchased at American Eagle which is a name brand store many teenagers love. In today’s time kids are doing things that are just unthought-of: an example is a little boy who goes to school with holes in his pants and next thing you know...
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...We Should Not All Be Uniform! Every day, millions of teenagers spend between six and eight hours in America’s high schools. They sit at their desks, listen to their teachers, and do their school work. In some of these schools, however, they are also forced to dress in school uniforms. This restriction is really too much. In America’s high schools, students should not be forced to wear uniforms because they take away a student’s sense of individuality, they do not allow for self-expression, and they absolutely do not save families any money. First of all, students should not wear uniforms because they take away a student’s sense of individuality. Imagine this: 30 students sit in desks in a small classroom. Each student wears tan pants and a white shirt. They sit with their school books and papers in front of them. They all look exactly alike. Does this seem right? Of course not! We are all individuals! We are unique in many different ways. Why try to make all students look alike? This idea is supported by testimony from a 17-year-old student forced to wear uniforms. Her story was reported in National Catholic Reporter of March, 2002, and she said, "Everyone hated it. It completely killed any sense of individuality any one of us had. Everyone looked the same. It was sad to 26 Duddles 2 watch" (3). Clearly, students with experience in wearing uniforms feel that they take away a sense of individuality. Next, school uniforms do not allow students to express themselves. Teenagers...
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...performance. Not everyone agrees a school having a dress code, which makes it hard to execute. People can argue that it is a good idea or it is a bad idea. I think it is a good idea to have some sort of a dress code, but not to the point where students have to wear the same uniform every day. Everyone wants there kid to do well in school. Studies show that the schools that have strict dress codes do better than schools that do not have dress codes. When you have a certain structured dress code, kids are less likely to worry about what they are wearing and focus more on the schooling. If you require the students to wear uniforms all of the time, the use of the same colors could possible cause depression with the kids. Instead of making them wear a uniform every day, make them wear one on certain days of the week. Variety of clothes and being able to pick what you want to wear is a fun part of school for most people. When required to wear certain uniforms, depending on what they are, the students could have better school spirit. On the other hand, they could go completely against the school for requiring them to have to wear uniforms. Someone will not like the uniform no matter how nice it is that is just the way it is. Everyone wants to show off their new clothes they bought at name brand stores on the first day. Unfortunately, the economy is not as good as it has been in the past and it is not as easy to buy these name brand clothes to show off on the first day. Or maybe...
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...Should uniforms be mandatory at school? School uniforms are becoming accepted, attractive and fashionable trend among students nowadays. Have you ever thought why should we wear uniforms in school? Some people think that that wearing uniforms must not be made compulsory at schools, since they think that it means schools limit student’s rights to choose what they want to wear and what clothes makes them comfortable, thus violating their self-expression. On the other hand, some people believe that school uniforms must be mandatory because uniforms improve educational skills; students focus more on the purpose of school which is to gain knowledge, decreases social discrimination and uniforms are cost effective and also time-saving School uniforms assist in improving the learning process by enhancing person’s attitude towards success. Uniforms create learning atmosphere. School uniforms greatly benefit both the students and schools themselves by creating an environment in which the students are able to concentrate more. Therefore, school uniforms aides in incrementing attendance records, achieving good grades by students and improving social behavior. Numerous individuals express their temperament partially, by their attire. In fact, an appealing uniform heightens a good self-image. Identical clothing in school, assists in accomplishing desires. When students are enforced to wear the same kind of clothes every day to their classes, they develop a sense of discipline which helps...
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...We Should Not All Be Uniform! Every day, millions of teenagers spend between six and eight hours in America’s high schools. They sit at their desks, listen to their teachers, and do their school work. In some of these schools, however, they are also forced to dress in school uniforms. This restriction is really too much. In America’s high schools, students should not be forced to wear uniforms because they take away a student’s sense of individuality, they do not allow for self-expression, and they absolutely do not save families any money. First of all, students should not wear uniforms because they take away a student’s sense of individuality. Imagine this: 30 students sit in desks in a small classroom. Each student wears tan pants and a white shirt. They sit with their school books and papers in front of them. They all look exactly alike. Does this seem right? Of course not! We are all individuals! We are unique in many different ways. Why try to make all students look alike? This idea is supported by testimony from a 17-year-old student forced to wear uniforms. Her story was reported in National Catholic Reporter of March, 2002, and she said, "Everyone hated it. It completely killed any sense of individuality any one of us had. Everyone looked the same. It was sad to 27 Duddles 2 watch" (3). Clearly, students with experience in wearing uniforms feel that they take away a sense of individuality. Next, school uniforms do not allow students to express themselves...
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...exactly what I looked like my senior year of high school. The varsity uniform was a tight fitting long sleeve with matching mini skirt. This is the modern style typical for most teams; the main differences are team colors, lettering, and embroidery. However, ours looked like they were made with aluminum foil sewed on black nylon, with stripes of red and blue glitter on the arms, and a huge “TJ” embroidered in the center. We were supposed to the cute all American cheerleaders, but instead, our uniforms made us look like glittery silver aliens from the tackiest planet in the solar system. It was terrible! My team and I were ridiculed the full two weeks we had to wear those garbage bags. The center of attention was what was on our backs, instead of our routines. The uniform, in my opinion, is just as important as the talent and skill any cheerleader (or team) possesses. In high school, I was an all American cheerleader. I must admit, I initially made the decision to try out for the cheer team solely for the uniform. The uniforms at the time were vintage inspired and they were beautiful. It was a red and blue tightly fit knit sweater with matching skirt. Very simple, yet very pretty, and I was determined to wear one! In truth, I had no cheer experience what so ever, but I was already an athlete and thought, “how hard can this honestly be?” How incredibly naïve I was! If I was to make the team and earn my uniform I had to learn how to jump, split, tumble, dance and cheer all within...
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...and plaintiff is entitled to a refund. Applicable Law Under the Uniform Commercial Code §2-314 Implied Warranty, Merchantability, Usage of Trade, products sold must meet standards to satisfy the intended purpose for that product. If in fact the product does not meet those purposes, then it is deemed to be defective and in violation of the warranty of merchantability. U.C.C. § 2-314. Industria De Calcados Martini Ltda. v. Maxwell Shoe Co., 36 Mass. App. Ct. 268 (Mass. App. Ct. 1994). In this case the court found “that Martini was liable for breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, because the shoes received by Maxwell were defective and could not be sold by Maxwell in that condition.” The court affirmed that goods must be fit for the ordinary purpose for which such goods are intended. Dudzik v. Klein's All Sports, 158 Misc. 2d 72 (N.Y. J. Ct. 1993). In this case the court found “plaintiff is entitled to a complete cash refund for a defective specialized unbreakable baseball bat purchased from defendant that twice developed internal cracks rendering it useless for the purpose of hitting baseballs.” The court affirmed that the baseball bat was defective and the warranty of merchantability violated because it broke when used for the purpose in which it was intended. Application to Our Case The Uniform Commercial Code requires that goods that are sold must be in a condition fit for the use in which they were...
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...cloth is quite noteworthy. Apart from the versatile technology and process they have a real business impact on the apparel market. The business has eclectic segmentations of the customers. Having distinct offers and substantially different lucre through different channels. They cover the marketing with Retailer, Fashion Designers, Networkers, Uniform Providers and direct sellers through two of their own in house brands. They came up with new technology of sizing and had noticeable amount of value propositions for their customers. They are trying to maintain key partnerships with designers, retailers, and networkers as well to deal a better business. They are trying to revolutionize the apparel market and proving the branding strategy as the only “The Ingredient” for any and all personally fit garments. Since 1999, the year of incorporation of the company, they have accomplished many milestones starting from launching of website, completed and deployed successfully the technology, partnering with Market USA, signing contract with iQVC, high level joint planning with JCPenney, securing agreement to deploy body scanning with uniform maker...
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...opinion that if you cant see skin on the side of the head then it isn't in regulation when in actuality it is as long as its a tapered appearance. So Where does it end? Why have a set standard if its not going to be a set standard. Is it an Army standard or someones standard? You can literally walk down a hallway and someone will say something about your hair then turn around and someone else will say something totally different about your hair. So there isn't a standard there are thousands of standards. With that being said, the guidelines state that Leaders judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn. Soldiers will wear headgear as described in the applicable chapters of AR 670-1. Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without distorted or excessive gaps. Soldiers may not wear hairstyles that do not allow proper wear of headgear, or that interfere with the proper wear of the protective mask or other protective equipment. ie.. 1SG. Has the authority to judge the appropriateness of hairstyles to maintain uniformity in HIS unit. The First Sergeant is the most senior non...
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...Three Reasons Why Students at HIllhurst School Must Wear Uniforms C: Good Morning/Afternoon ladies and gentleman. Today we are going to present 3 points supporting the resolution: Be it resolved that students at Hillhurst School must wear uniforms. I am Cassie and I will discuss how uniforms provide equality. Now I will define the resolution: By uniforms, we mean outfits that still enable you to have free choice in jackets, shoes, socks and everything but tops and pants. Also when we mean by uniforms we mean a summer outfit and a winter outfit so the students will not be too cold or too warm. C: My first point on why uniforms can provide equality is that you do not have to buy anything to “fit in”. With uniforms you can make your friends because of their personality and things that you both like, such as art or science, not because they have designer outfits and the biggest friend group. That way, it makes it a lot easier to have friends and a lot harder to have enemies. My second point is that everyone is at the same level. No one can act like, or actually be, better than anyone else. Also no one can have more friends because they have more money. For example if there was a nice kid who was good at...
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