School Uniform Policy

Paper Summary:

This paper is a proposed study to assess the potential effects of one proactive strategy to reduce the frequency and severity of school violence. It examines the effectiveness of a student uniform policy in public schools.

Outline
Introduction
Introductory Statement
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Questions
Rationale of the Study
Importance of the Study
Background on the Study Problem
Definition of Terms
Delimitations of the Study
Review of Literature
Introduction
School Climate
School Climate Defined
Diverse Opinions
Proponent Positions
Literature Related to School Uniforms
and School Climate
Literature Related to the Perceptions
Pertaining to School Uniforms
Literature Related to the Implementation
of a School Uniform Initiative
Opponent Positions
Summary
Methodology
Introduction
Research Design
Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Instrumentation
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Methodological Limitations
Method Summary

From the Paper:

"President Clinton's (1996) statement concerning the safety of our children during school hours triggered a nation-wide debate over the effectiveness of school uniforms, as they appear to create a decline in school disciplinary problems (LaPoint, 1992). According to educators, parents and students, appearance is becoming an issue at a very young age (LaPoint, 1992). Greater value is placed on appearance and clothing. Many children have become "preoccupied" with expensive designer labels and entertainer endorsed brand name items (LaPoint, Holloman, and Alleyne, 1993). Schools are facing situations involving students committing violent crimes against one another, with clothing as the focal point. These crimes include stealing clothes, and students attacking other students because of the outfits that they wear (Stellato, 1998)."

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