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[Debate/토론] (PC-015) Should Students Have to Wear School Uniforms?
최고관리자  |  18-04-17 22:59
Traditionally favored by private and parochial institutions, school uniforms are being adopted by US public schools in increasing numbers. One in five US public schools required students to wear uniforms during the 2013-2014 school year, up from one in eight in 2003-2004. Mandatory uniform policies in public schools are found more commonly in high-poverty areas. 

Proponents say that school uniforms make schools safer for students, create a "level playing field" that reduces socioeconomic disparities, and encourage children to focus on their studies rather than their clothes. 

Opponents say school uniforms infringe upon students' right to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academic achievement, and emphasize the socioeconomic disparities they are intended to disguise.

Pros

1. School uniforms may deter crime and increase student safety.

2. School uniforms keep students focused on their education, not their clothes.

3. School uniforms create a level playing field among students, reducing peer pressure and bullying.

4. Wearing uniforms enhances school pride, unity, and community spirit. 

5. School uniforms may improve attendance and discipline. 

6. Uniform policies save valuable class time because they are easier to enforce than a standard dress code.

7. School uniforms prevent the display of gang colors and insignia. 

Cons

1. School uniforms restrict students' freedom of expression.

2. School uniforms promote conformity over individuality. 

3. School uniforms do not stop bullying and may increase violent attacks. 

4. School uniforms do not improve attendance, academic preparedness, or exam results.

5. The key findings used to tout the benefits of uniforms are questionable.

6. School uniforms emphasize the socio-economic divisions they are supposed to eliminate.

7. School uniforms in public schools undermine the promise of a free education by imposing an extra expense on families.