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A school uniform is a uniform worn by students primarily for a school or otherwise an educational institution. [1] They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries and are generally widespread in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and much of the Americas, but are not common in the United States, Canada, and most countries in continental Europe.
Skirts are generally blue or black but may be other colours as well, depending on the school. Some schools also have alternative uniforms that students of both sexes wear every other day. These often consist of a coloured shirt and slacks. High school girls must wear black or blue long skirts. High school boys wear long black or blue trousers.
A typical 1950 girls' school uniform. A typical boy's grammar school uniform in 1953, with tie, blazer, cap and short trousers. Throughout the Edwardian era, in the private and grammar schools the established uniform of knickerbockers, Norfolk or lounge jacket, white shirt with Eton collar and bow tie or knotted tie held sway.
According to Pink News, Puerto Rico's Education Minister, Rafael Roman, has confirmed changes to the school uniform code that allows boys to wear skirts and girls to wear slacks, if they choose.
We need more boys standing up against the unfair treatment of girls. Instagram. More than 100 boys at a Canadian high school donned plaid skirts to protest toxic masculinity and dress code double ...
High school boys wearing dresses to school get suspended for being a 'distraction' Kerry Justich. June 5, 2018 at 6:18 AM.
Individual students may attempt to subvert the system of uniforms by wearing their uniforms incorrectly or by adding prohibited elements such as large loose socks or badges. Girls may shorten their skirts, permanently or by wrapping up the top to decrease length; boys may wear trousers about the hips, omit ties, or keep their shirts unbuttoned.
"The dress code treats boys unfairly by presuming they cannot control themselves around girls," says one expert. "And it perpetuates the very damaging idea that risqué clothing is responsible for ...