School Dress Code

 English 11:

"Sexist", "Racist", "Classist":  Georgia 8th Grader Challenges School Dress Code

The above is a story in the New York Times from September 4 of this year.

What do you think of dress codes?  What is a plus to a school having a dress code?  What is a minus for the same thing?  (This is your opinion, not from the article.)  Do you think schools need a dress code?  If you do, on what would you suggest the dress code should focus?  If not, would you have any rules about appropriate dress?  (Very low tops or very low pants forbidden?  Offensive slogans banned?  Very short shorts?  Crop tops?  Hats?) 

What did the teacher find objectionable with Sophie's outfit?  Do you agree with the teacher or with Sophie and her mom?

What is the connection (in the article) with mask-wearing?

Would you sign Sophie's petition?

I have rewritten the post after our discussion today.  Thanks for those of you who contributed.  You made me think about my own biases in this regard.