i agree that students should have the freedom to wear what they want as long as it follows dress code policies.

Dear Deng,
I agree with you everyone should be able to wear what they want as long as it follows the dress code. I understand no one wants to wear the same thing as everyone in school or just wear the same thing everyday. I’m very lucky i go to a school that i get to wear what i want.

“Are Uniforms Needed” talks about the desired effect that schools want by enforcing uniforms, yet how that effect isn’t really happening which is the prevention of bullying. By enforcing uniforms schools expect their students to stop bullying from happening as it pertains to the students appearance. Usually the brand of clothing can lead to bullying but uniforms doesn’t change that bullying aspect as there are factors contributed to bullying. Along with bullying the author mentions other things schools want to encourage such as individuality and a form of expression but with uniforms that isn’t allowed and even with uniforms students are still getting in trouble when they break a certain rule with their clothing.

I agree with Deng that uniforms shouldn’t be enforced as they don’t really make a difference. In my area we aren’t required to wear uniforms but I can only imagine how other students forced to wear them must feel as we also get in trouble when we break dress code. Though we aren’t required to wear uniforms we are expected to follow a lot of rules regarding our clothing, keeping our sense of style or identity in check.

How would you feel if you had to wear a uniform?

#OCHS

Dear Deng,

I am intrigued by your post because, as someone who attends a school that requires uniforms, I agree in a sense that students should be able to express themselves through their choice in clothing; however, I do believe that uniforms create a sense of order and focus in the classroom. Students are less likely to be distracted by those around them because everyone essentially looks the same. Uniforms also assure that students are not violating dress codes, as they are specifically made to adhere to these guidelines.

One thing that did stand out to me, though, is when you said that schools continue to ask us to “to branch off into our own appearance and portray ourselves.” I think this is interesting because, at the all-girls school I attend, the idea of expressing yourself and promoting woman’s rights is constantly preached, yet they are, in a sense, taking away a number of opportunites and rights to do this. While I understand uniforms acting as a promotion of modesty, I do not feel as though this is a necessary component of the successes of students.

Thank you for your project, and I look forward to seeing what you write next because I feel as though this post was very insightful and brought up many good arguments against uniforms.

Hello Deng. I think topic about uniforms is important and not talked enough. School tells us that uniform will help us to focus in study more and not be distracted, but at the same time we get suspension or mark for not tucking our shirts in, or wearing hoodies even though we are still in school uniform. I think school uniform is created to restrict us from freedom. Thank you for your project.

Deng, I definitely think that freedom of religion is such a significant topic to be talking about. In our world today, there is still discrimination and prejudice that surrounds certain religions. As a predominantly Christian nation, the outsiders get no attention, and almost get hatred for the fact that they are a different religion. Here’s is a link offering up some frequently asked question about religion that I found very interesting: https://www.aclu.org/other/your-right-religious-freedom. Religion has become a delicate topic to talk about, and I am glad that you displayed your point on here. I think the practice of religion should be free to all, and if it is kept separate from state and government, it should be good. Religion offers much diversity to our nation, and I found another link showing how religion can influence our society in different ways: http://marripedia.org/effects_of_religious_practice_on_society. Deng, thank you for writing about this, and I am excited to see what comes from you next.