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Unit 3 - Argumentative Writing Topics: Topic 5 - School Dress Codes

Unit 3 will see students choosing a topic on which to write an argumentative essay. The purpose of this Libguide is to help students with the process of selecting a topic as well as provide sources to use in research for their argumentative essay and othe

Topic Overview

PROS AND CONS OF SCHOOL DRESS CODES

Pros

 

  • School dress codes assist in providing a safe school setting free from violence and discrimination.
  • School dress codes are one part of maintaining an educational environment in which all students can learn.
  • School dress codes help youth learn what types of dress are appropriate to wear in academic and professional settings.

 

Cons

 

  • Many school dress codes result in students of color, girls, and LGBTQ+ students facing discipline at higher rates than white students, boys, and straight cisgender students.
  • School dress codes infringe upon students' First Amendment rights to free expression.
  • Gender and race disparities in the enforcement of dress codes can result in some student populations being denied equal access to education.

Argument IN FAVOR of strict school dress codes (FOR)

Argument OPPOSED to strict school dress codes (AGAINST)

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