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    The school uniform debateBackgroundIn some countries, for example Britain and many Caribbean states, it is common for pupils to wear distinctive uniforms identifying them as a particular institution, in particular until the end of compulsory education. to 16. In other countries, for example France and the United States, it is rare for uniforms to be worn, although some private schools may retain them. In both situations, the appropriateness of school uniforms remains controversial among students, parents and educators. As a result, some schools abandoned the uniform at the same time as others adopted it. Benefits The uniform helps create a strong school ethos and a sense of belonging to a particular community. As such, it promotes discipline and helps raise academic standards, which is why the uniform is often adopted by schools reopening with a fresh start after being classified as failing. The uniform suppresses individualism and treats students en masse rather than encouraging teachers to recognize their different characters. and abilities, and students to accept responsibility for certain aspects of their own lives. The uniform was better suited to an era of rote learning and military-style discipline than to the more exploratory and creative values ​​of modern education – values ​​that are increasingly important to the broader economy. Many schools, and even many countries, manage to maintain high school standards of discipline, community, and academic performance without adopting uniforms. Advantages The uniform acts as a social equalizer, whereby all students are equal in the eyes of the school and each...... ......carry out science experiments, etc.disadvantagesOften, a uniform is inappropriate, being too cold in winter or too hot in summer, largely because it is poorly designed and produced cheaply in small quantities for a captive market. Girls in particular complain of being forced to wear skirts even in the colder months, while many usually wear pants by choice and some, for example Muslim women, for cultural reasons. Students will always attempt to overturn any dress code, strict or lenient, in all cases requiring vigilance from staff.motionsThis House would introduce school uniformThis House would create a stronger school ethosThis House believes that a successful education is based on firm disciplinehttp ://www.angelfire.com/ca /bygranite/uniforms/args.html http://www.debatabase.org/details.asp?topicID=59