How come at schools that require uniforms people are mroe prone to judge?
At private schools that require uniforms (ive attended 3) there seems to be more conformity. Eveeryone seems to listen to the same music, has the same hairstyle, if you stand out its bad. But as public school, you don’t stand out?
Do uniforms increase conformity?
Yes and no.
School uniforms are intended to increase solidarity. If someone does not possess a strong sense of self, they can rely on the symbol of the school to make them a better person.
However, this is only a theory. Studies in public and private schools with and without uniforms show the same amounts of prejudice and bullying. Also, there are many studies that suggest that schools with uniforms do, in fact, have higher levels of conformity.
So the answer to your final question is yes, but as to the music they listen to and the hair they wear, I’m afraid that’s just the spirit of the times.
February 18th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Yes and no.
School uniforms are intended to increase solidarity. If someone does not possess a strong sense of self, they can rely on the symbol of the school to make them a better person.
However, this is only a theory. Studies in public and private schools with and without uniforms show the same amounts of prejudice and bullying. Also, there are many studies that suggest that schools with uniforms do, in fact, have higher levels of conformity.
So the answer to your final question is yes, but as to the music they listen to and the hair they wear, I’m afraid that’s just the spirit of the times.
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February 18th, 2010 at 1:26 am
No. Kids will find a way to fit in or stand out, as they please, no matter if they wear a uniform or not. I’ve attended both, and at schools that require uniforms, the person’s back pack, hair cut, or other accessories help them define their individuality, where as at public school, it seems to me all the kids wore the same brands and looked practically identical.
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February 18th, 2010 at 2:15 am
conformity generally means peace, means people there of like minds (when they decide to go there, not that they become like that), means strictness and less rebellion, means respect and learning some social graces. So in a way uniforms are a sign of conformity but do they "increase" conformity? no, not in the way you are suggesting.
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