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School Dress Code Restricting Gang Attire, 2002.
This paper presents a strong case to argue the benefits of a dress code for a school district.
2,219 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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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.
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"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."
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School Dress Codes, 2002.
An argumentative paper in support of doing away with dress codes in schools.
1,785 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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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 pyjamas to school and uses this as a catalyst in support of the writers argument to get rid of dress codes.
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"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."
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Dress Code in School, 2000.
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, $ 39.95
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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).
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"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 &..."
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Muslim Dress Codes, 2002.
This paper provides an overview of Muslim culture, lifestyle and dress code.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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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.
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Students' Dress Codes, 2007.
An essay supporting mandatory school uniforms.
1,573 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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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.
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Synopsis
What Education Are Our Kids Really Receiving?
Civil Rights or Civil Order?
Proof That It Works
Looking At The Facts
Conclusion
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"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."
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NBA Players' Dress Code, 2006.
An essay on the new NBA dress regulations arguing that professional basketball players must be dressed appropriately in public.
1,191 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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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.
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Why a Dress Code, Why Now?
Dress Codes in Professional Settings and Sports
Conclusion
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"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)."
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Gangs and Gang Warfare, 2003.
Discusses African-American and Latino young men's involvement in gangs.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses the nature of gangs. Examines why children and teenagers join gangs. Considers children at-risk and gang involvement. Reviews and critiques five studies on gangs and violence, and discusses the methods of the studies.
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"Over the last 20 years in the city of Los Angeles at least 10,000 African American and Latino young men have died due to gang activity and gang warfare (Vigil, 2002). As large as that figure is it is still only a portion of the deaths..."
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School Uniforms, 2005.
An examination of the issue of uniforms in public schools.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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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.
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"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 ..."
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Youth Gangs, 2006.
This paper examines the increase in gangs and gang related violence in America, as well as the available programs and strategies to combat this growing problem.
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The writer of this informative paper details the growing number of gangs and membership to gangs which have become a public security threat that communities are now recognizing that must be addressed. This paper supplies relevant statistics and data relating to gangs and various acts of gang violence. Approximately half of all youth gang members are 18 years or older and thus more likely to become involved in serious and violent crimes than younger gang members. This paper discusses the spread of gangs across America. While gangs have been a problem in L.A. for years, and account for roughly 50% of the city's murders, gangs are now responsible for 41% of the homicides in Omaha, Nebraska. This paper details the various preventative measures and programs available to curtail this growing problem. The writer contends and explains why preventing adolescents from joining gangs seems to be the most cost-effective long-term strategy. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has implemented a school-based gang prevention program that has shown positive preliminary results. The writer of this paper stresses the need for communities to organize a collaborative approach to gang problems from the outset rather than beginning with a predominantly suppression strategy.
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"Since 1980, the United States has witnessed a rapid proliferation of youth gangs. According to a 1998 Juvenile Justice Bulletin, there were roughly 286 gang jurisdictions with some 2,000 gangs and approximately 100,000 gang members in 1980. By 1996, there were some 4,800 jurisdictions with more than 31,000 gangs and an estimated 846,000 gang members. In an eleven-city survey of eighth graders, researchers found than nine percent were currently gang members, while seventeen percent stated they had belonged to a gang at some point in their lives. Other studies show similar percentages and also indicated that gang members were responsible for a large proportion of violent offenses."
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Gangs on the Street and in Prison, 2006.
An overview of the gang problem in the United States and the relationship between gangs on the street and gangs in prison.
2,779 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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This paper investigates gang life on the streets and gang life in prisons and looks at the relationship between these two types of gang membership. The paper also looks at trends in gang membership, the primary reasons that youth join gangs, societal factors contributing to gang membership, and the feeling of family that gangs provide many youth. The paper also includes interviews of youths from street gangs and prison gangs and concludes that prison life is merely an extension of gang life for many of the youth that are behind bars.
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"The problem from the law enforcement angle is: "who is in charge?" There is a see-saw effect between the government or various governmental agencies and the parents. Of course, the focus is on dysfunctional families, frequently one-parent, over-burdened, poverty-stricken families. There are two choices for society: to completely turn their back, as is happening all too often, is to do something to provide an opportunity and a look at a better future for disillusioned, frustrated, angry juvenile offenders."
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School Uniforms, 2002.
A brief discussion on whether students in public schools should be forced to wear school uniforms.
1,293 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper explores the issue of school uniforms in the public school system in the United States. The paper looks at a number of studies which were conducted into this issue and concludes that enforcing students to wear them produces more positive results than negative. The main issue of contention is the student's right to choose what they wear over being a practical solution to dress code issues in schools.
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"A 1991 study found that the main interests in uniform dress code included financial savings for the family, the need to teach children that a person should not be defined by his clothing, and parent concerns that children may commit a crime in order to get the money for designer clothing (Thomas pg). According to 1996 statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, roughly fifty percent of high school students reported weapons in their schools, forty percent reported gangs, seventy-five percent were aware of incidents of physical attack, robbery, or bullying, and more than half had witnessed such actions."
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The Advantages of a Parochial School Education, 2005.
This paper explores the pros and cons of parochial school education, with a strong attitude toward parochial schools.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explores the advantages of a parochial school education vis a vis public school. The author argues in favor of parochial school based on a number of factors: cost, sense of community, religion, dress code, admissions, and teachers. Also considered is the ultimate outcome of parochial education as it relates to the student's self-esteem and future academic options.
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"Do I send my child to public or parochial school?" More and more parents are asking themselves this difficult question. Although, public schools and parochial schools have a clashing curriculum, parochial schools offer an outstanding education and uphold fabulous reputations. The advantages of one's child attending a parochial school, over a public school, are found in these particular areas; cost, sense of community, religion, dress code, admissions, and teachers. While public schools are absolutely free of charge, it will be shown in the latter of this dissertation the disadvantages of this seemingly favorable quality. This essay will outline the larger sense of community found in parochial schools due to a smaller number of students. Additionally, parochial schools teach religion and religious toleration, where as in public schools, it is not permitted. Most parochial schools even have a dress code that students must abide by which gets rid of cliques and puts students on a level playing field of "coolness". Another reason parochial schools are superior to public schools is that in public schools, all students are enrolled automatically, but in parochial schools, students need to be accepted by an admissions board. It is clear to all, that parochial schools serve far better the best interests of an academically ambitious student and his/her family."
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Gang Violence in Prison, 2006.
This paper examines the issue of gang violence in prison as well as the various strategies and solutions to managing this growing trend.
1,725 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The writer of this paper details relevant statistics and data regarding the growing problem of violence and gang related incidents in prisons, both in America and around the world. This paper cites federal reports which state that there was a 400% increase in prison gang disturbances during the 1990s. This paper examines the unique management issues facing prison guards and administrators in trying to control the violence. The writer explores several published articles with information and solutions to the gang violence problem in prisons. This paper delves into the reason gangs exist in prison, which include current gang members who enter prisons who are quick to locate affiliate members from their own gang. Young people who enter prison for the first time learn quickly that the fastest way to get protection from the older, tougher inmates is to join a gang. The writer discusses the importance of systematically monitoring gangs in prison for purposes of seizing drugs and other illegal contraband. This paper also examines the lack of rules or restrictions in dealing with gangs in prison.
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Introduction
The Statistics
Monitoring
Restrictions
Characteristics Common to all the Gangs Around the World Include
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Gang activity through prison is most often tracked by a data base computer system. This insures that an inmate who is known to belong to a particular gang is in the computer data base and can be tracked if he re-offends and goes to another prison or comes back to the same one.
"Also, three systems use regularly scheduled reports, incident reports and intake interviews to track gangs, and in Connecticut, Nebraska and Tennessee, gang coordinators are present in the facilities. Utah uses a graduated point system to document gang activity before the information is officially validated and logged, and Delaware refers all cases of gang-related activity to its internal affairs section."
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Gang Banging in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2006.
A discussion of gangs and gang related activities in the city of Pittsburgh.
2,079 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper describes and discusses the approach to gangs and gang related activities taken by the citizens and leaders of Pittsburgh. The paper explains how their approach was effective in finding resolutions to the gang problem because they had the the foresight to recognize that gang activity would only become a larger problem if not dealt with in an open and forthright manner. The paper also suggests that the approach is one that should be modeled in other cities where gangs and gang activity is a problem.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Report of 110 Jurisdictions on Gangs
The Pittsburgh Solution
Involving the Community
Conclusions
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"From the latest figures available from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) one finds some rather startling facts and figures concerning so-called "Gang-banging," as reported by the police and community agencies of the 79 major cities and 43 smaller cities in the United States of America. Some - but by no means all - of the key issues concerning gang activity are difficult to obtain because of variations within reporting jurisdictions. For example, what constitutes a gang and gang-related incidents are a problem in the overwhelming majority of large and small U. S. cities surveyed."
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Gangs, 2002.
An insight to the sociology of gangs and gang warfare.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper aims to provide a basic understanding of the sociology of gangs, including the definition of gangs, the main reasons for joining gangs, sociological characteristics commonly found in gang members, behavior of gangs and the impact of gangs on today?s society. According to guidelines, a gang is best defined as a group of youths that commit crimes and identifies with other members of the gang for this purpose. It discusses the conflict theory, that the juvenile becomes a delinquent individual due to conflicts and strain theory, that people are socialized to desire a cultural goal but denied the means to reach it and addresses how these theories can be applied to society.
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"According to Merton?s strain theory, gang members are products of their society. Different social classes have distinct styles of crime due to differential access to institutionalized means of achieving socially acceptable goals. Therefore, youths that are economically and socially challenged do not have equal opportunities to financial success. Therefore, they may be more drawn into certain crimes than youths that have had better opportunities. "
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