High school students today fear discrimination from their peers concerning what they wear. Some of the biggest issues high school students’ face is their social status and what people think of them. Many families can not afford to dress their children in expensive clothes; therefore, these children are often criticized. As stated in the Educational Horizons article, Martha M. McCarthy (2001) surmises that uniforms would help to moderate socioeconomic division

Students may argue that they can not express themselves freely, but what about the kids that are afraid to express themselves in fear of rejection? Some students dread dressing for school in fear of being made fun of, being bullied by their peers, or receiving sexual comments from the opposite sex. This is where violence and sexual offense play a large role in a school‘s decision on uniforms.

st the students of a high school class.

People may argue that uniforms in high schools invade the First Amendment-freedom of expression. Columnist Steve Forbes states that, “Preserve-minded critics carp that such dress codes will lessen youngsters’ individuality” (p. 26). Indeed, uniforms may put a small restriction on a person’s individuality, but there are many other ways to express yourself besides clothing. According to Forbes (1994), uniforms may help to strengthen and convey a person’s individuality in a more creative and unique way. He also exclaims that sports teams, extracurricular activities, social events, clubs, and organizations are all ways in which students can express themselves independently (Forbes, 1994). If a student can not express themselves through their clothing, they will resort to alternative activities to articulate their character.

in high schools, the issues of discrimination, sexual offense and violence could be decreased. While lessening th

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