ILIGAN CAPITOL COLLEGE

Mahayahay, Iligan City

Basic Education Department

SHOULD SCHOOL UNIFORM BE MANDATORY IN ALL LEARNING

INSTITUTIONS?

AFFIRMATIVE SIDE

A POSITION PAPER SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

GRADE 12 VENUS-ABM

Casan, Enderah

Mesal, Reyzhan Maxinn C.

Mosor, Alaisah

S.Y. 2023-2024
 School uniforms are a standardized dress code imposed by educational institutions,

requiring students to wear specific clothing items, often including a distinct combination of

shirts, pants, skirts, or dresses, along with specified accessories such as ties or badges.

Following school policies and rules is one of the responsibilities that a student has. All

governments must raise, cultivate, and make progress for their people by giving them a

standard education so they can enjoy, benefit, and be who they want to be. Every student has

a right, but it comes with responsibilities. Wearing school uniforms when coming to school

nowadays is still a debate.

The issue of whether school uniforms should be mandatory in all learning institutions

involves a discussion over the importance of standardized attire for students. It involves

issues related to the potential benefits, such as saving families money, enhancing student

behavior, and increasing academic achievement, despite its potential risks. This position

paper strongly supports mandatory school uniforms in all learning institutions. Our goals are

to save families money, enhance academic achievement, and improve student behavior by

defending the uniform dress code. This viewpoint emphasizes how beneficial school uniforms

are for creating a welcoming and fair learning environment.

Many families are able to benefit both now and in the future from school uniforms

since, although they may be a little expensive at first, they will save more money in the long

run because their students won't need to buy additional clothing for school. Purchasing

clothing for the upcoming school year is more costly for many families these days than

purchasing school uniforms. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported

that families spend $230 on average annually on school clothes for each child. This includes a

range of trendy items and name-brand apparel that students frequently feel they must have in

order to blend in with their classmates; in contrast, schools that enforce uniform policies
considerably lessen this financial burden on families. For instance, a study that appeared in

the Journal of School Violence revealed that families' spending on clothing decreased by 23%

in schools where uniforms were required. Since everyone will be wearing the same outfit

when schools mandate uniforms, children will eventually no longer need to purchase these

name-brand clothing items.

Mandatory school uniforms in every school institution may have the benefit of

improving student behavior and control. School uniforms are proven to improve student

behavior both inside and outside of the classroom. According to research conducted by the

National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), school uniforms can

improve student behavior and discipline. Pupils who wear school uniforms are more

disciplined and confident in themselves, with fewer criticisms from other students, and more

able to handle peer pressure. According to a comprehensive review published in the Journal

of Urban Economics, schools with uniform policies experienced a significant decrease in

behavioral problems and disruptions. Because everyone has a mandate to look and dress the

same, students who are all wearing the same outfit are unable to judge others based on their

appearance or attire. According to the NAESP, discipline referrals decreased significantly

after the implementation of a school uniform policy. The study discovered a 14% decrease in

overall disciplinary issues, indicating a possible link between uniforms and improved student

behavior.

Clothing may have the potential to cause conflict among students since it draws

attention to themselves and each other's appearances. By making students more focused on

their studies, school uniforms could increase academic achievement. According to a research

article published in the "Journal of Urban Economics," school uniforms have the potential to

mitigate distractions associated with attire decisions. There is less focus on personal style

when students wear uniforms, which lowers the risk of social pressure and distractions in the
classroom. According to research published by a law school, Loyola Marymount University,

school uniforms could also produce a student body that is more focused on schooling and

increase student achievement.

In conclusion, there are a number of possible advantages that support the idea of

making school uniforms mandatory in all educational settings. The study has described the

ways in which uniforms help families financially, increase academic achievement, and

improve student behavior.To implement this successfully, a collaborative approach involving

schools, parents, and policymakers is recommended. Schools should engage with families to

address concerns about initial costs and emphasize long-term savings. Furthermore, ongoing

research and evaluation can inform adjustments to uniform policies to ensure they align with

the evolving needs of students and families. The simplest solution is to establish a school

uniform assistance fund that is supported locally to reduce initial expenses and increase

community engagement in creating a disciplined and focused learning environment.