Carl Justin A.

Ballerta
12-Machiavelli
Issue: Uniform should not be a requirement in school.
Stand: Against

Either wearing or not a school uniform has been the issue in the long run. There are many
opinions and different perspectives arise. Each is dependent upon on its purpose. But what is really
the role of wearing a school uniform? Some studies have shown that wearing uniforms improves
discipline and behavior in school, helps to improve learning experiences and increases school
attendance. (Konheim-Kalkstein 2006). Wearing a school uniform has given different benefits to
the students because it showcases the school’s spirit, it reduces the number of trespassers and
bullying, and it saves money for the student’s family.

By wearing school uniform, the students do render their loyalty to the school, and it made
them have the spirit of togetherness and unity that composes the school’s identity. As a matter of
fact, school’s uniform has been the students’ pride in going to competitions that made them
inspired and agitated for they know that the school is behind their back. The students themselves
are not only glorified for the winnings but the school as well, exemplified by their uniform.

The school’s spirit is not only shown through competitions but likewise in community
activities. Wearing the uniform in a parade during fiesta is a great pleasure for the school because
all the people could have a glance to it and somehow conclude that the school has the school’s
spirit and loyalty.

Fortunately, wearing a school uniform makes the campus a friendly and a safe school for
the number of trespassers and bullying cases decrease. For school authorities, they can easily
identify their students through their uniform upon entering the school premises. The so-called
policy, “Not in complete uniform, no entry” has been a very good practice of the school to
strengthen the wearing of school uniform that leads to the diminishing number of trespassing cases.

The strike of bullying cases amongst students can be minimized through wearing of school
uniform. Not wearing school uniform may lead into misunderstandings and discrimination because
of the cultural diversity and unique beliefs that could start a bullying act. If a majority wears the
same clothes, then they have the power to bully the minorities. This thing will not and will never
be happened if all students are wearing the school uniform because it creates the sense of equality.

In the same sense, not all students are privileged to have extravagant civilian clothes that
fortunate students can. This gives way to bullying the unfortunate ones, but with wearing uniform,
this will no longer happen. With wearing school uniform, social status for the unfortunate students
will no longer be an issue inside the school because it makes every student appears the same. There
will be fewer bullying cases inside the school, then.

Furthermore, school uniform reduces the expenses of the family because these things are
cost effective. School uniform can be purchased for once or even twice a year and be worn all
through the academic/school year. Unlike wearing the trendy clothes in going to school every day
is a costly manner, particularly to those parents who want to meet the needs and wants of their
children. Otherwise, spending too much for the clothes means wasting money, instead use this
money for more valuable things like food to eat, savings for future use, school requirements and
projects and even family bonding. Also, through school uniform, students could have more time
to spent in their studies because they don’t need to think about their clothes for tomorrow anymore.

This has been a long tradition for the students and schools and has been a long issue. As
mentioned above, wearing uniform does have a big and great role in the school and in the society
because it gives different benefits. This role gives a huge impact on the part of the students for
they will gain self-esteem and loyalty, a guarantee of being safe and gain high academic
performance, and more savings for future endeavors. Truly, implementation of wearing school
uniforms in schools must be done.