Dress Codes in Schools

Leaders 4 Social Change Task Forces

The instructor will make a copy of each slide for each breakout group in the class.

How To Use

1. Research some common dress code policies at public schools in the US. Also, research some past and current debates/controversies about dress codes. Think about which policies you agree with and which sides of the debates you would side with.
2. Also, do you know your own school’s dress code? What aspects do you agree and disagree with?
3. Now, craft your dress code policy. Consider the following questions:
1. What will students NOT be allowed to wear? (Any text/language that will be banned? Logos/brands? What about costumes?)
2. What will students be REQUIRED to wear? (Masks? Shoes?)
3. What do you want to make clear about what will be allowed? (i.e. do you want to create a policy that’s gender-inclusive? Culturally-inclusive? What else might you want to explicitly state? Are there any accommodations for students with special needs?)
4. How did you decide what would be allowed and not allowed?
5. Think through the possible objections to your policy. Particularly, think about who might object to your dress code and how you might respond to them.

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