Argumentative Essay: Against School Uniform

Against School Uniform

Cons

School uniform is very important for the school and the student’s identity. It gives unique appearance to state that you are from this school. People can distinguish the students easily in excursions or special occasions that require you to represent your school. The uniform is like a symbol of equality of the members. All the members of the school will be treated the same and no special treatment will be given. School uniform also prevents inappropriate clothing violations. With the boundaries taken off, the students will wear what they want, which may be not suitable for school. Different clothing may lead to jealousy and bullying. Students can use flashy clothes which can intimidate other people about their appearances. To prevent this, the school provides school uniform for the students.

Pros

School uniform is clothing specialize for students but is it necessary? School uniform was considered mandatory for every student that attend that school but what if we don’t. If school uniform is not mandatory, the students can use free clothes, meaning more expressive identity. School uniform does not identify the school itself. If it’s true that school uniform is the school identity then does that mean when we don’t use the uniform, we are not a part of the school community? The school can provide small special clothing, for example a cap or a jacket, which is simpler than a uniform. We can take the examples from college students. They didn’t use uniform but still being respectful for the university. Using your own clothes will increase the comfort in class. The students will not be required to buy the uniform; it will cost less by using your own clothes. We can control the type of clothing can be use in school to prevent inappropriate clothing. We can create a special rule book for clothing and equivalent punishment. If that was settled, than why does school uniform necessary?