Uniformity sucks
They say that the clothes make the man. So what happens when you are given no choice about what to wear?
Schools often have a grand debate if they are attempting to make the transition from no uniforms to wearing uniforms. The common argument is about taking away the individuality of the children, especially if it involves teenagers. The teen years are an important time in identity definition, but there is something to be said, I suppose, for removing the focus from the “superficial” to facilitate better focus on education.
As people get older, the uniform arguments focus more on the organization, presenting a common identity and brand, etc etc. But for many people it boils down to the same removal of individuality. So the organization risks ending up with a cadre of disenfranchised oppressed employees.
So what do you do when you are forced to wear a uniform? When you get up in the mornings and feel physical repulsion to the clothes you have to put on? When you feel embarassed to be seen by anyone you know? When you try to hide your clothes from view the best you can?…
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Oh, sorry, hope you didn’t think I actually had an answer to this one.
Right now I am feeling kindapissed off...
