The Purpose of School Uniforms

School uniforms serve a number of purposes. A good deal of research has been undertaken in regard to the use of the school uniform, and the net result has been the wider use of school uniforms in more recent years.

Student Interaction

The use of school uniforms serves the purpose of enhancing positive interaction between students. Eliminating issues surrounding clothing furthers this objective.

Economics

Another purpose is to ease the financial obligation of parents relating to the purchase of what can be expensive clothing for children.

Discipline

Researchers such as David L. Brunsma in "Uniforms in Public Schools: A Decade of Research and Debate" have concluded school uniforms serve the purpose of being a disciplinary tool.

Academic Achievement

Brunsma also writes of research that suggests another purpose of school uniforms is to enhance academic achievement among students.

Time Frame

Public and private schools utilize school uniforms from kindergarten through high school.

References

• The School Uniform Movement and What It Tells Us about American Education: A Symbolic Crusade, David L. Brunsma, 2004
• Uniforms in Public Schools: A Decade of Research and Debate, David L. Brunsma, 2005
• Family Education

Resources

• The School Uniform Debate