Uniforms are responsible for a better learning environment in school. This is based on the fact students spend less time looking at their mode of dressing, thus focusing more school work, as opposed to a new fashion trend. As a matter of fact, uniforms tend to close the socioeconomic gap that exists between students as it makes them students equal. Uniform also instill a sense of pride amongst the students as they relate in a professional manner they take their school work seriously. Uniforms make the students easily identifiable; thus, any strange or outsider is easily recognized. This causes a reduction in cases of violence, in schools hence making schools a safe place for study. Cases of fights over theft of designer clothes and shoes also reduce, as uniforms are not easy target for theft. Despite the above advantages, school uniforms have also some perceived disadvantages.
First of all, uniforms deny students the right of self expression. There is a need to encourage independence among the students, and uniforms disallow them that self- expression. Some of the opponents of uniform argue that, forcing students to wear uniforms can make them unruly as they may turn to unsuitable mode of dressing. Uniforms hamper a smooth transition of students from childhood to adulthood as their socialization is practically controlled. Uniforms may also be a probable source of uneasiness for students considering that; they need to make maximum use of their time in schools.