The Great Uniform Debate

It feels that wearing a school uniform takes out the unique and individual factor from the students. We aren't able to express ourselves through our clothing. At the same time, school uniform promotes equality and a sense of belonging among us. It helps us all to unite as one and strengthen our school spirit. Also, if we were to not have school uniforms a lot of discrimination would take place. Students would bother more about the brand and spend a useless amount of time picking out their outfit for the next day instead of concentrating on their homework, books and grades. 

The idea of "fitting into" the social norms would occupy the students minds and take out their individuality, as they'd like to dress like their peers. The situation is quite ironic; I feel that we're privileged to have school uniforms as our time is never wasted in trying to impress other students by flaunting or bragging about new clothes etcetera.

I strongly recommend the students who oppose school uniforms to see it in a different way. The pros of uniforms are clearly more than the cons. The school facilitates us with these uniforms for the main reason being equality among students, which would not exist if we were to dress ourselves on our own. Expressing ourselves should not stop us from being unique and intelligent individuals.

A uniform that I would not mind wearing would be something not too expressive but not too plain at the same time. Something that collaborates with the professions of the world so it makes us look smart and feel confident. Our winter uniform is a perfect example for me as it is not too over the top or too out of the box and at the same time, neither is it in the 'plain-Jane' category. Also as a girl I feel that shorts or pants would be more comfortable for the students as it will not constrict them to one single and uncomfortable option. In conclusion I would say, that uniforms are a form of symbolism and help maintain the balance among students.     

-Meher Dev X-C