I am doing a debate in school on uniforms..?

Question

I am doing a debate in school on uniforms. I have two questions. [One], can you name some pros and cons on the subject? and [two] when debating, what is the best way to present your case? (a.k.a. like first state your topic sentence, then go into your introduction and first statement on the topic...?

Thanks

I must represent the "pro" side, however, I would appreciate "cons" all the same as I must know some that my opponent might think of.

Thanks.

Answer 1

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here:
http://www.geocities.com/school_uniforms/abstract98.html
http://712educators.about.com/cs/schoolviolence/a/uniforms.htm
http://www.youdebate.com/DEBATES/school_uniforms.HTM
http://www.danenet.org/ncs/forumuniformsno.htm
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So basically Pros would be:
*staff could regonize their children if they get lost
*it will make them feel more focused on school and not fashion
*poor kids would not feel dissapointed wearing poor clothes
*it would give kids less time in the morining to get ready
Cons:
*some kids cant afford uniforms
and um the cons are very hard....hmmm well look in the wesites!!!



A topic sentence would start off at like..
There are many pros and cons of school uniforms
School uniforms are good and bad for many reasons
School uniforms are a very good idea.
Who wouldnt want school unifroms?
....stuff like tht.


P.S. i starred your question

Answer 2

Pros- *you don't get judged by other students on what your wearing because you all look the same.
*everyone appears equal.
*you can save money (yes, actually it cost more to buy an excess of regular clothes rather than a few of the same uniforms.)
*kids can focus more on their schoolwork rather than what they plan to wear the next day, ect.
*no one can dress in an inappropriate manner
Cons- *some uniforms can be quite pricey.
*you can't express individuality because everyone is the same.

When debating, I think it is best to present a topic sentence that entices your listeners and wants them to listen to your debate. Then, you should present whichever thing you are for, pro or con or even both. Finally, you should make a good argument and have a nice closing sentence.

Answer 3

Several HUGE arguments in FAVOR of school uniforms are as follows:
1) Students won't be beaten up and robbed for their expensive clothes
2) It cuts down on gang insignias, "sexy" clothing, and just sloppy/inappropriate clothing
3) Uniformity means that the poorer kids don't "feel badly" about going to school with the richer kids.
An argumetn you will HAVE to watch out for in the "against" is the COST of uniforms financially to families barely making it.

Answer 4

First, you have to take a stand yourself. Without knowing how old you are, it's hard to say what you should do.
I have 3 kids, and they all would have been against it, but, as a mom, I would have been for it. It's financially better, once the initial investment is made. And I'm sure schools would have financial assistance for those who can't afford it. There would be alot less competition with the girls and their couture's. There would be less problems with the schools having to enforce 'dress code' in one way, but there would still be issues with length of skirts. Colors wouldn't be an issue anymore for gang association. So, I'd be for it, but like I said, I don'[t know how old you are!

Answer 5

School uniforms are good because its saves on everyday clothes.There is no peer pressure to wear the latest fashions.Students are easily recogisable when going out in public for excursions.The only drawback is that they are expensive to buy. A lot depends on whether you are arguing for or against uniforms.

Answer 6

Pros:
-Innapropriate wear (really think spraps, belly button shirts, topless/sleeveless shirts) would nolonger be worn
-Nobody would tease anyone else about what they're wearing

Cons:
-Some people get tired of wearing the same thing every day



to present your case, I would reccoment stating what you think is best (i.e. no uniforms because they can be expensive) and then go into details. Make sure your facts are clear.

Answer 7

PRO - it makes everyone the same thus lessening the gap between the rich "haves" and the poor "have nots" also it can create more school pride when wearing the school colors.

Answer 8

pros: it removes some of the aspect of social class (ie division between rich and poor) in school - it's simple - it makes a group very recognizable

cons: parents have to buy special clothes, it reduces the possibility of individual expression through fashion

Answer 9

pros - so the poor can wear the same clothes as anyone else

cons - it might require a garter belt

Answer 10

yes, so that way, people will concentrate. Girls wont be lookin over to the boys. ESPECIALLY BOYS WILL NOT BE LOOKING OVER TO SEE WHOS HOT!