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Essay / Implementation of school uniforms - 861
Every person is a unique individual; From their appearance and personality to their very DNA, humans are naturally different from one another, but many people believe that a uniform solution of school uniforms will work for everyone. It is said that the implementation of school uniforms will lead to positive changes such as reduced gang activity, bullying and costs for parents; However, the truth is that school uniforms are no more beneficial than loose dress in schools. The claim by school uniform proponents that the introduction of school uniforms will significantly reduce criminal behavior and bullying among students is only partially true. Schools that have experienced a decline in criminal behavior or instances of bullying often overlook the effects of other environmental factors in their reporting on the effectiveness of school uniforms. Close examination revealed that several schools had actually implemented a series of additional policies shortly before or simultaneously with the adoption of school uniforms. A notable example of the supposed benefits of school uniforms is that of the Long Beach Unified School District in California, which strongly defended the effect that the introduction of school uniforms had on its district's schools. However, after careful review, a study conducted by Drs. David L. Brunsma and Kerry A. Roquemore of the University of Notre Dame found that the district's conclusion was wrong. Their results published in the Journal of Educational Research found that the district revised its content standards and received a $1 million grant from the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation to make improvements middle of paper.... .... lish its own originality. Whether an individual chooses to wear blazers, skirts, ties, shorts, plain t-shirts or sweatshirts is not what is most important. The most important thing is that the choice is there from the start.BibliographyBrunsma, David L. and Kerry A. Roquemore. “The Effects of Student Uniforms on Attendance, Behavior Problems, Substance Use, and Academic Achievement.” The Journal of Educational Research 92.1 (1998). Print.Caruso, Peter. “Individuality versus conformity: the problem behind school uniforms.” » NASSPBulletin September (1996): n. page. Sage Journals. Sage Publications, February 21, 2012. Web. February 23, 2014. .Svensen, Ann. “School uniforms: advantages and disadvantages”. Family education. Pearson Education, ndWeb. February 23, 2014.viduality/38676.html>.