School uniforms - the continual fight

had a school assignment that I had to argue in favor or against school uniforms, I choose against and this is what I found.

Against School Uniforms - The Continual Fight

Violates human rights – Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School – court ruled in 1969 that a student’s freedom of expression must be protected unless it would seriously interfere with the requirements of appropriate discipline.

Notre Dame published a study on grade 10 students and found that uniforms have no direct effect on “substance abuse, behavioral problems or attendance”. Also, a negative effect was found on students considered “pro-school”.

Uniforms cost more in the long run – Because now you need to buy all the pieces of the school outfit (At least 2 sets,1 isn’t going to do), and street clothes. Another point – Once you leave school your uniform has no point. Street clothes however, can still be worn. Again, it’s cheaper in the long run to not buy uniforms.

Under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “…Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression". This is the world-wide law, although not upheld in some countries, In Canada it is accepted & upheld.

“Freedom of speech” was found in the Magna Carta, a charter signed by King John of England (the infamous “prince john” of the Robin Hood era) to ensure that people under him where treated fairly. Similar to freedom of expression.

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