Abstract This paper, written in the form of a speech to the school body, examines the advantages and disadvantages of dresscodes in schools. It cites a case study of a boy who wore his pyjamas to school and uses this as a catalyst in support of the writers argument to get rid of dresscodes.
From the Paper "Good morning/afternoon, teachers and fellow students. I?m sure we all started today very similar to each other: we crawled out of bed after throwing our alarm clock at the wall ? puzzled as to why it still works after about a million confrontations with that wall ? we get dressed, grab a bite for breakfast ? or not ? and try not to miss our bus or the regular car pool. Am I right? Well, one person broke that routine one morning. His name is Daniel Lade and he's in tenth grade at Middleton High School. One morning he fronted up to school in wearing a full set of pyjamas! And they weren?t the flannel variety either which can pass for street wear. No, my friends, Daniel wore a full set of navy blue pyjamas covered in tiny stars. 2 days later, some of his fellow students wore their pyjamas to school. The principal of the school reprimanded Daniel for wearing his pyjamas to school but let the other students go because they were wearing the flannel variety and the principal saw nothing wrong with it. (Landry, 2001, 1) Do you believe that Daniel deserved the "dressing down" as it were or do you think it was unfair of the principal to intervene? I?ll come back to my question a little later in this presentation. Just hold that thought."
Abstract The paper gives the background of the controversy surrounding dresscodes in schools, from students who claim the restrictiveness to sources that cite the declining level of violence where dresscodes are enforced. The paper specifically argues the case in order to decrease the occurrence of gang-related attire. The paper includes a detailed example of a dresscode and recommendations to school districts for implementation.
From the Paper "The dress code provides a balance between an individual's First Amendment right to free expression and the school's responsibility to provide a safe and secure educational environment. Schools have a responsibility to customize their individual dress codes to address the needs and standards of their communities through use of a process that ensures input from students, parents, faculty and staff, as well as other interested community members. On the other hand, students and their parents or guardians have a responsibility to be aware of the school dress code and to conform to its requirements. Finally, the principal of each school has a responsibility to interpret and enforce the policy stated herein."
Abstract The paper discusses how very few professionals have the right to express themselves while they are on the job, that even actors and actresses sport the 'uniform' of their trade. The writer argues that basketball is a highly competitive team sport, and is, moreover, uniquely American and so for players to, almost universally, adopt an image that conveys the lowest common denominator of American life, the ghetto, which supposedly honors its unfortunate racial history, is therefore ridiculous. The writer further argues that the NBA players are highly paid professionals, charged de facto with presenting an image that the world will find attractive and uplifting and so asking the players to present a clean-cut image, particularly in these troubling times, seems little enough to ask of people getting paid multiple millions because they are exceedingly tall and can play a child's game.
Table of Contents:
Why a DressCode, Why Now?
DressCodes in Professional Settings and Sports
Conclusion
From the Paper "Not everyone is as much in favor of the rule as the Chicago student. Terry Boyd, a "hip-hop professor' at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, accuses the NBA of wanting to have it both ways. They want, he says, to hire players who come from a hip-hop environment, but then they want to demonstrate, by choosing attire that might be worn by Commissioner David Stern and not street-wise players, that Stern, and not the players, is in charge of the league (Cholo, 2005). The brother of the student in favor of the code opposes it, contending that it is insulting to hip-hop; more cogently, he points out that the "NBA makes money off hip-hop" (Cholo, 2005). Indeed, rappers Nelly and Jay Z "are part owners of basketball teams" (Cholo, 2005)."
Abstract This paper discusses the Muslim garb of the people of the Islamic culture. By analyzing when, where, who, what and why in this spectrum, one can see the lifestyle that is projected from this ancient culture. This paper seeks to understand the Muslim dress and how it is relevant to these very religious peoples.
The argument that the code will have a positive impact on the behavior of middle and elementary school students as well as the need for, examples, statistics, role of parents and student rights.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 18 sources, 2000, $ 39.95
Abstract Resolved: A dresscode will have a positive impact on the
behavior of middle and elementary school students.
Principals surveyed during the 1996-97 school year reported that three "serious or moderate problems in their schools" were student tardiness (40 percent of principals), student absenteeism or class cutting (25 percent), and physical conflicts among students (21 percent) (Violence: Principals, 1998, p. 1).
From the Paper "Resolved: A dress code will have a positive impact on the
behavior of middle and elementary school students.
Principals surveyed during the 1996-97 school year reported that three "serious or moderate problems in their schools" were student tardiness (40 percent of principals), student absenteeism or class cutting (25 percent), and physical conflicts among students (21 percent) (Violence: Principals, 1998, p. 1).
Teacher responses to a survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics reveal that "from 1990-91 to 1993-94, public elementary school teachers increasingly reported physical conflicts as moderate or serious problems... with almost 30 percent making these reports in 1993-94." Elementary school teachers citing weapons possession as a problem increased from 2.2 percent in 1990-91 to 3.4 percent in 1993-94 (Rossi &..."
Abstract This paper defines what culture is and discusses what hurdles an outsider faces when joining a new organization. The focus is an example of a new work place and dresscode ethics.
From the Paper "Culture had been defined not as the behavior of the people living in it; it is the "it" in which they live. The culture of an organization includes the language, dress codes, and habits of the operations, value systems, an ethics? code, attitude and interactions between various strata of the organization and work principles. Norms-are the organized and shared ideas of what the members in the organization do and feel, and how these norms should be regulated. The basic needs are physiological, needs for security, affiliation, to feel self-esteem and for self-actualization (Harvey and Brown, 1976)."
Abstract This paper looks at uniforms in public schools including the reasons for them, the effects they have on student behavior and performance and the reasons people are against uniforms. It discusses how many schools now have mandatory school uniforms and dresscodes and how effective they are, as well as attitudes about them.
From the Paper "The idea of uniforms in public schools is one that comes up periodically and always causes gives rise to much debate among students, parents, teachers and school administrators. Opinions differ markedly with some of the opinion that requiring uniforms is ..."
Abstract The paper discusses how there has been an attempt to curb the increasing presence of gangs, peer pressure, class profiling, harassment, crime and discrimination in public schools through the implementation of school uniforms and dresscodes. The writer contends that the introduction of mandatory school uniforms would make schools a safer and healthier environment. The paper presents the arguments opposing the introduction of school uniforms, but shows how many schools insist that mandatory school uniforms have made an overwhelming difference in both school discipline and academic results.
Outline:
Synopsis
What Education Are Our Kids Really Receiving?
Civil Rights or Civil Order?
Proof That It Works
Looking At The Facts
Conclusion
From the Paper "Seeking to limit or ban insignai such as team jackets, bandannas, hats, jewelry, religious symbols and immodest clothing, many schools throughout the US have, or are trying, to introduce stricter rules concerning the way their students dress. However, the question over whether school uniforms or dress codes really does make a difference to the comportment of students in the areas of behaviour and academic achievements, continues to be hot debate. On the one side we see those who believe their presence steers the student towards a healthier, safer environment that is free from ridicule; and on the other side we see those who believe such enforcement destroys the freedom of self-expression and denies civil rights."
Abstract In this article, the writer states that she has noticed something curious about one item of clothing worn by the women who study in the university library, which is conscientiously worn as a badge of their status. Specifically, the writer maintains that the women's shoes are almost a badge of their status. At the college library, the women wearing casual shoes by and large wear canvas sneakers. The writer points out that this style is so commonplace that it is almost a uniform for the women in the library, although everything else about them suggests that these are not uniform people. By contrast, the writer notes that at a local gymnasium, women generally come and go wearing running shoes of one sort or another, the popular brands being Nike, Reebok, and Saucony. The writer then discusses what these women's images and dresscodes portray.
From the Paper "Given this, I believe that the preference of the library women for sneakers reflects a cultural orientation rather than any practical need.
"The library women call their shoes "sneakers." I find this a very apt term, because it has a bit of a sinister connotation, and while these women are university students, they bear a sense of being rebels, of cutting against the grain. They have an air of breaking the stereotype that a university student is male. Their bearing suggests a firm intention not to have their career paths limited to being merely secretaries, teachers, nurses, or any other sort of subservient role, particularly not that of a traditional housewife."
Abstract This paper presents an examination of the women's dress movement. It is a history of the changes in women's clothing over the years from the feminists who stopped wearing corsets to those who pioneered the acceptance of women wearing trousers in society. It changed forever the attitude that society had about women's obligation to look good regardless of the cost to comfort and health.
From the Paper "The 1870's brought movement to change the undergarment instead of fighting society on the outer garment(Foster, 1984). "Emancipation Waists" were invented to give relief from the corset while still providing shape for the women who wore them. By the 1890's the crinoline was history and skirts began to drag on the ground. This became impossible to deal with as they picked up all sorts of trash, debris and dirt as they dragged. Instead of returning to the undergarments that had been so intrusive in the past the women of the nation began to shorten the skirts. Because health consciousness was in style the skirt becoming shorter was accepted more readily than it otherwise might have been.
With Amelia Bloomer's suggestion that the Turkish trouser would be more comfortable and the later acceptance of shorter skirts the dress reform movement was well underway and today women wear whatever they want to wear."
Abstract Looking at any public school in the United States will reveal varying kinds of dress-related concerns and student identity issues. Many times these two issues are firmly linked. The paper shows that parents and students alike will offer the complaint, or the explanation, that school uniforms cause as many issues as they prevent, by interfering with identity formation. But other issues also exist in conjunction with clothing and identity formation. This paper briefly examines these concerns.
Abstract This paper discusses the student code of conduct on university campuses and looks at how this code is not always respected or upheld by the students attending the universities. The paper then goes on to elaborate on how students do not always comply with the student code of conduct and concludes that a student code of conduct is not enough to ensure proper behavior and conduct on campus. Instead, universities should seek alternative actions to enforce and uphold polices that will ensure that the students are enriched through a "safe" and positive academic experience.
From the Paper " Another act of violence that is occurring on college campuses is hazing. "Hazing" includes activities such as being kidnapped, abandoned, excessive drinking, sexual acts, assault, and in some circumstances, even death. Hazing continues to be prevalent amongst college students as a form of "initiation" or "admission". Students believe that hazing promotes unity and team cohesiveness. The reality about hazing is that it usually goes on under a blanket of sworn secrecy (Campo, Paulos, Sipple, 2005); which makes this problem one that should not be tolerated. A zero tolerance rule should also be adopted for any violent acts on campus. Campo and her colleagues (2005), describe hazing as any activity that is a "condition of initiation" in an organization that may have a negative impact on the physical and/or emotional well-being of individuals and/or their peers. Hazing has been practiced for years; most commonly identified to athletes, fraternities and sororities."
Abstract The main purpose of this paper is to analyze different aspects of Pulse Code Modulation including sampling theory, aliasing, quantizing and effect of non-uniform quantization. Each part of the paper begins with the theoretical analysis; then the simulation results are presented. Finally the practical measurement results are demonstrated and discussed. For better analysis and subjective evaluation of quantization process, a Java-MATLAB application is developed (the source codes are included). Finally in the conclusion, the main points of each part are summarized.
Outline
Introduction
Pulse Modulations
Pulse Code Modulation
Sampling
Nyquist Sampling Theorem and the Aliasing Distortion
Zero Order Hold (ZOH)
Effect of Output Pulse Width
Aliasing Distortion
Variation of the Output Filter Bandwidth
Quantization
PCM Quantization Analysis: Java-MATLAB Software Application
Peak clipping
Quantization Distortion
Spectrum of Quantization Noise
Non-Uniform Quantization
The i law
Quantization Distortion for a Companded System
Conclusion
References
Appendix A: Java Software Source code
From the Paper "Sampling is the first step in any pulse modulation system. In fact by sampling, a signal is represented by set of discrete samples. If the frequency of the sampling is high enough, the original signal can be recovered from the samples. This concept will be examined with more details later. From the mathematical point of view, the sampling process can be considered as the multiplication of the message signal by a train of Dirac impulses. "
Abstract The paper discusses the Samurai and their code of honor. The paper talks about Japan's warrior class and various aspects of the code, including the absence of the fear of death. The paper includes the concept of an honorable death to regain honor. The paper concludes with the impact of the code of honor on Japanese soldiers in World War II.
From the Paper "In Japan, the warrior class was known as Bushido. The Samurai and Their Use of Bushido: Integral to this code was an absence of any fear of death and the belief that dying in battle would bring honor to one's family and one's lord."
Abstract The following paper will consider the Samurai in four parts: history, the development of the code, the belief and way of the Samurai, and the Bushido code.
