Discussion: Do school uniforms influence pupils' behaviour?

School uniforms represent an important matter nowadays. While some insist on accentuating their use, others find arguments for their lack of purpose and their lack of practicality.

But can uniforms really influence pupils’ behaviour? If the answer is yes, then we must ask ourselves; to what extent?

Laura Clark’s article, published in The Daily Mail, tries to exemplify and explain the positive ways in which school uniforms influence those who wear them. She talks about changes in behaviour and about social issues that can improve because of uniforms.

When writing your paper, consider some of the following questions, as they can help you introduce new views and improve your discussion of the topic.

Does your school have uniforms?

If yes, how does the uniform make you feel? Do you think it is useful?

If no, how would you feel if your school decided to introduce uniforms? What do you think would change?

Would wearing a uniform affect the way you would act in public?

Do you think people would assoc...