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[quote=Anonymous]I think it has simply been the cultural preference of suburban and middle class parents for a long time to not have uniforms in schools, thus that is the way it remains. In many urban school districts, uniforms are now common for a number of reasons: 1. promote equality 2. more cost-effective for some parents 3. discourage urban styles that promote violence or show too much skin. Some argue that not having uniforms allows kids to be individuals, express their creativity, and allows parents to save money, as they would buy street clothes regardless. Even at private schools, you wouldn't see uniforms at a Waldorf school, for example, because they're not really in line with the culture of the school. There are those that argue in favor of kids being uniform in appearance, and those that argue for individualism. I think the growing wealth gap has swung more people in favor of uniforms as a sign of equality, rather than a sign of conformity.[/quote]
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