So far, the purpose of education is always making you into a unique individual, developing specific skills and help finding your own value through life. In this case, I think students should focus more on their school works rather than their clothing. Wearing uniforms not only makes school life more simple and organized, but also provides equality and safety among students.
Uniform, in other words, is a unified outfits that makes students looks exactly the same on the outward during school time. It may not have good looking as well as casual clothing. But it can definitely save students time from deciding what to wear or how to dress up before school. As for me, I would like to have same two suits of uniform that can bring me through the week days rather than buying five or even more different combination of casual clothing. By wearing uniform, the entire school will look more in ordered and organized rather than loud and fancy. It provides better educational atmosphere, and symbolize school spirit.[1] By satisfying these two reasons above, students can be more concentrate on their learning and mind developing, which could greatly help fulfill the purpose of education.
Furthermore, statistics has that schools having school uniform policy have seen decreased in crime rate. It was a tragedy that a few years ago in Detroit there was a boy been killed only because someone dislike his brand new, 86 dollar shoes.[2] By wearing uniform, students will be equal even they come from different economy background. They will no longer be laugh or judge at their appearance. And the focus in school will be likely more about which scientific research project are students in rather than who just got the new season, famous branded jacket. And also, students can spend money in a more efficient way such as on school fees, tuition fees or even got better nutrition if they don’t spent their money on the outfits. Nowadays, more and more schools in America now even rise funding of buying uniforms for students who can’t afford the cost.
All in all, wearing uniform keeps the campus in harmony and safe. And also makes student to develop their skills and interest of life in an atmosphere which is free from any problem other than academic accomplishments. By this policy, the purpose of education will be better fulfilled and make learning in school more positive and equal.
[1] from http://www.teachersmind.com/education.htm ---purpose of education
[2] from http://www.123helpme.com ---school uniforms.
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Yup, I agree with you. Personally, I think it would be better for students to wear uniforms in terms of educational equity. If students did not wear uniforms, some students would wear fancy and expensive outfits whereas some could not afford to buy nice clothes. If this thing took place, there would be some uncomfortable gaps between students depending on the economic situations which the family has.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like the way you offered citation, which is always important in American academic writings! :D Good job!