Why Girls Should Not Have Dress Codes

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Dress Code

The dress code is a very complicated issue because teachers and students have different ideas about it. Teachers believe that wearing short shorts or tank tops would make the boys distracted and not get a good enough education, at least that's what they have said. But on the other side, girls get more distracted because they are too worried about getting in trouble by wearing shorts that are a thumbnail too short. Really, teachers should not reinforce the dress code as much. Girls also need an education, as well as guys. Some reason they are taking the dress code too far are; one of the teachers in my school who has taken the dress code ten times too far, students not being allowed to wear a shirt in remembrance of a student who past away, and that even though they do it for education, girls are worrying too much about it so they don’t pay as much attention.
One reason that the dress code is going way too far is because to the point where a teacher in my school's dress coding other teachers and boys. Its not like the teachers are wearing shorts that hike all the way up, they go down quite far. She walked up and said “put you hands by your side” so she did, and her shorts went a thumbnail above the tip of her thumb (they have to go to the end of your thumb.) So she made her go change into something school appropriate. Also, she has …show more content…
Being a girl myself, I always worry about getting dress coded, even when my shorts are perfectly fine. Also, even though some guys would stare at places they shouldn't be (you all should know where,) we have rules like not being able to wear tank tops that are thinner than two finger, it's not like they are going to stare at our shoulders. There is nothing wrong with showing shoulders. Its something everyone has. So why can't we show

Why Have Dress Codes Strict?

everyone's asking why do we have dress codes or why are the dress codes so strict? Having a dress code can mean many things. Some dress codes can include clothing, hairstyles, physical appearances. All these dress codes for eight hours of school for five days of the week. You will get dress coded for having the following: crop tops are for girls, and for boys no sagging. Most kids can’t afford the new clothes they are supposed to have to meet the dress code standards. Dress codes should be based on what…

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Strict Dress Code Speech

principal comes up to you and said that you are “Dress Coded” now you will have to change into a sweaty and gross gym uniform. Wouldn't that just be terrible?Well that's what happens to so many girls at school every day. There should not be strict dress codes because people just want to be themselves, and feel confident at school. The first reason why schools should not have strict dress codes is because it brings girls self esteem down. When girls…

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School Dress Code Essay

If our school could have a change in the school dress code then I think that I would significantly change the restrictions on wearing certain clothing or accessories. This includes: leggings, hats, and or flip-flops. I think that these changes would be significant because, I think that students and staff has the right to express their full personality. But with this policy going on we students or staff can’t do that. So I believe that if I change the dress code to where it benefits everyone then…

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Persuasive Essay On Sexism In Schools

attending school only one of the sexes is allowed to wear this. The other sex has restrictions. Why? Well we may never know some say it is for distraction purposes or it is just something that is ignored. Either way it is not fair to the females who suffer from these restrictions. If I were to make history I would change school dress codes so they are not sexist against women. Sexism in school dress codes cause many issues for females, as well as being created by people who start the issues, which…

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Pros And Cons Of Dress Codes

I believe that we should be able to wear what we want to school, or at least make the dress codes equal. I walk into the school on a hot day, already drenched in sweat from the humid morning air, and go to my first class. Everyone was sweating, and could barely bear the heat. I turn over and go towards my desk and begin to walk, the soft steps echoing in my head as the teacher says “go to the office and get a change of clothes.” Since then, I have noticed more and more, where it is almost like…

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Dress Code Essay

fashion. But today, teens have to second think their purchases for they may not be able to wear them at their school. Public schools have begun to crack down on the dress code, causing students to have to ditch half their wardrobe. The public school dress code is questionable in that is the wardrobe of students really affecting the way they learn and act, are they fair, and are some of the codes really necessary. School officials believe that the way students dress affect their demeanor in…

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High School Dress Codes

very strong ties to my mind is the dress code. I believe that dress codes are sexist, over-the-line, and promote rape culture. Obviously dress codes are needed — some things need to be covered. It is not appropriate to come to school just in your underwear but I think punishing students(mostly girls) for exposing their shoulders or their back, seems a little bit over the top to me. First of all, the dress codes are very sexist. Here’s a real high school dress code for an awards ceremony. (cite source…

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Persuasive Essay: What Is A Dress Code?

What is a dress code? A dress code is a set of rules, specifying the way a student is allowed to dress, and it is written and posted in the school, on rubrics, and on a school website. Dress code is the most enforced school policy. The discipline actions for breaking dress code are so drastic because the type of clothes we wear, maybe the solution is we just shouldn’t wear any. Who doesn’t love being judged based on the types of clothes they wear? If your shorts are too short, you look like a hoe…

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Essay on Dress Code Violations

Student Favoritism: Dress Code I see it every day. Girls who wear skirts or shorts that practically show their butts, shirts that are too low, and even hats being worn in the buildings. It makes me wonder how people get away with violating dress code so drastically when…

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Why We Should Have Dress Codes

A dress code is supposed to equalize the masses. All have to follow the rules and this is supposed to instill order, discipline and fairness. But often, this is not the case. Countless stories have surfaced about the strict rules students, and most often females, face in schools. This has allowed for more scrutiny of the female body and more ammo in societies arsenal to attack a girls self-esteem. Instead of teaching the young formative minds of tomorrow and building their confidence, these policies…

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