Abstract
This paper, written in the form of a speech to the school body, examines the advantages and disadvantages of dress codes in schools. It cites a case study of a boy who wore his pajamas to school and uses this as a catalyst in support of the writers argument to get rid of dress codes.

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 pajamas! 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 pajamas covered in tiny stars. 2 days later, some of his fellow students wore their pajamas to school. The principal of the school reprimanded Daniel for wearing his pajamas 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."

Tags:school, uniform, dress, student, code, structure, fashion

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.

Abstract
The paper gives the background of the controversy surrounding dress codes in schools, from students who claim the restrictiveness to sources that cite the declining level of violence where dress codes 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 dress code 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."

Tags:education, student, violence, individual, faculty

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 Dress Code, Why Now?
Dress Codes 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)."

Tags:hip-hop, gangster

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 dress codes. 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."

Tags:civil, rights, violence, education, safety

Abstract
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).

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, written in the form of a letter, addresses the topic of the controversial veil the Muslim female is required to wear. The author explains, form a personal point of view, the veil and its value to Muslim women. The paper contends that the veil is a true expression of the women's expression and freedom of choice.

From the Paper
"In essence, the hijab means different things to different women. Many find the veil a sacred right, an honor to wear, while others have rejected it completely. Some women are under the impression that in order to embrace the modern feminist movement, one must remove the veil as it represents too much tradition or takes away from freedom. I believe this to not be the case. For the modern Islamic woman, there are many choices. The hijab represents her religious choice to share that side of herself with the public. In no way, does it underscore her ability to express herself. In many ways, it exhibits her power. By wearing a veil, the woman is telling the world what she values and this makes her more powerful than the Western women, naked and exposed to the world."

Tags:Islam, female, freedom, expression

Abstract
"The status of women in the Arab world has remained virtually unchanged for the past century. Whereas Western women benefitted from a liberation movement in the twentieth century that elevated their status in the home and society, the Arabic culture continues to encourage the oppression of women.

From the Paper
"The status of women in the Arab world has remained virtually unchanged for the past century. Whereas Western women benefitted from a liberation movement in the twentieth century that elevated their status in the home and society, the Arabic culture continues to encourage the oppression of women. Arab society is largely patriarchal, which means whether it be government or the family, women's discrimination begins in the home and continues throughout school and marriage. Unfortunately, only a few women find the courage to fight back against a society that punishes them for the simple fact of being a woman. The main impediment to Arab women's progress is Islam; religious law governs the most important aspects of women's lives. Although there is a great degree of diversity of social conditions in the Arab world, the experience of Iranian and Palestinian women illustrates the ..."

Abstract
The paper presents the argument that in taxpayer-funded public schools, the First Amendment protects the rights of students to express themselves with their clothing and therefore prohibits a school uniform policy. The paper looks at past cases to show how school uniforms prevent students from expressing their allegiance with social organizations or with their religious and cultural heritage. The paper believes that dress codes are sufficient means of securing safety in schools, and do so without compromising the core values upon which the nation was founded.

From the Paper
"If clothing is considered a valid means of self-expression in schools, then clothing may also be used as a means of expressing group identity. One of the central arguments in favor of school uniforms points to the ability of students to express their identification with violent gangs. The Department of Education claimed that one of the potential benefits of implementing a school uniform policy would be "helping prevent gang members from wearing gang colors and insignia at school." However, empirical evidence has failed to prove that school uniforms would minimize gang allegiance; the uniforms themselves "can do little to fight gang violence in our schools," (Felch nd). Wearing a shirt bearing the name of a street gang does not necessarily mean that student pledges allegiance to the gang, either. Barring a shirt with a gang logo would clearly violate a students right to free speech. Any logo or insignia is legally protected under First Amendment rights."

Tags:First, Amendment, dress, codes, safety, gangs

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 dress codes 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 ..."

Tags:public schools, uniforms, dress codes