Uniforms play an important role in many school systems around the world. Some key points: - School uniforms are common in many countries like the UK, Philippines, Japan, and were prevalent in the Soviet Union, though styles and specific requirements vary significantly between places. - Uniform policies aim to reduce distractions and socioeconomic divisions, though some see uniforms as too restrictive or associated with authoritarian regimes. - While uniforms have declined in some countries, many schools still require specific outfits consisting of colors/styles chosen by the school administration. Debate continues around uniforms and student freedom of expression.

2. Uniforms take a role in began the fashion for
Cambodia society today. Before, school uniform
became free for students just a white shirt, a blue
or black skirt and trousers. In recent years, school
uniform transferred into more strong and hard,
suitable more for education. From Primary to
Secondary school uniform allowed a male student and
a female student in the way they wanted but follow
the style that school allowed. However, in high
school, the female student must worn the skirt not up
their high but down their knees.
Uniforms are a common part of schools inin China.
Almost all secondary schools as well as some
elementary schools require students to wear uniforms.
Uniforms in mainland China usually consist of two
sets, one for summer and other for winter. Uniforms
for boys in winter usually consist of a zip up sweater
and pants, and a collared shirt (usually white) with
shorts or pants. The uniforms for girls in winter are
basically the same as the boys' uniform. However,
summer uniform for girls does not consist only of a
coloured shirt and pants, they also have the option of
a skirt.

3.
School uniforms have no strong tradition inSchool uniforms have no strong tradition in
Germany and are virtually unknown today.Germany and are virtually unknown today.
From the 16th century, students (especially ofFrom the 16th century, students (especially of
secondary or grammar schools and similarsecondary or grammar schools and similar
institutions) were often subject to regulations thatinstitutions) were often subject to regulations that
prescribed, for example, modest and not too stylishprescribed, for example, modest and not too stylish
attire. In many cases these regulations were partattire. In many cases these regulations were part
of wider laws concerning the clothing of all citizensof wider laws concerning the clothing of all citizens
of certain social classes. A blue coat became aof certain social classes. A blue coat became a
widespread, obligatory status symbol of students ofwidespread, obligatory status symbol of students of
secondary schools; it fell out of use during thesecondary schools; it fell out of use during the
later half of the 18th century. In newer times,later half of the 18th century. In newer times,
school uniforms in any real sense did not existschool uniforms in any real sense did not exist
outside of convent schools and private boardingoutside of convent schools and private boarding
schools. At times, certain fashions became soschools. At times, certain fashions became so
widespread that they approached uniform status;widespread that they approached uniform status;
this is true in particular for so-called student hatsthis is true in particular for so-called student hats
that became widespread from the 1880s on andthat became widespread from the 1880s on and
remained somewhat popular until they were bannedremained somewhat popular until they were banned
by the Nazis. Their wearing was advocated byby the Nazis. Their wearing was advocated by
teachers and students themselves and occasionallyteachers and students themselves and occasionally
made mandatory, but never on a national or state-made mandatory, but never on a national or state-
wide level. Another instance are the sailor suitswide level. Another instance are the sailor suits
that became fashionable around the turn of thethat became fashionable around the turn of the
19th century. These were not usually a prescribed19th century. These were not usually a prescribed
uniform.uniform.

4. According to former Education Minister Limor Livnat,
about 1,400 Israeli public schools require pupils to
wear uniforms.
School uniforms used to be the norm in Israel in the
state's early days, but have since fallen out of
favour. However, in recent years, the number of
schools using school uniforms have been increasing
once more. Many teachers, parents and students are
in favour of returning the school uniform to common
use to prevent the deepening of the gap between
affluent children and those less well-off. Nowadays
school uniforms are mainly associated with schools
belonging to the national religious school system,
which is separated from secular Jewish schools. Arab
Israeli schools also frequently require uniforms: for
girls, it is often a pinafore to be worn over trousers
and shirt.
Today, school uniforms in Israel consist only of a
shirt with the school logo. In summer, the uniform
shirt is a simple T-shirt, while in winter, the shirts
worn are warm or hooded sweaters. Although the
shirts are uniform, they usually come in various
colours, and allow students to customize and express
themselves even while wearing a uniform. The shirts
sell for a very small amount of money, so that even
those who do not have a lot of money can acquire
them.

5. In Italy, school uniforms are uncommon, partially because child uniformsIn Italy, school uniforms are uncommon, partially because child uniforms
are associated with the era of Benito Mussolini before World War IIare associated with the era of Benito Mussolini before World War II
when children were placed according to their age into Italian Fascistwhen children were placed according to their age into Italian Fascist
youth movements and had to wear uniforms inside and outside school.youth movements and had to wear uniforms inside and outside school.
However, until the early 1970s many high schools required girls to wearHowever, until the early 1970s many high schools required girls to wear
black grembiule (resembling a doctor smock) on top of their clothes: noblack grembiule (resembling a doctor smock) on top of their clothes: no
uniform was required for boys. Perhaps this was because at one timeuniform was required for boys. Perhaps this was because at one time
high schools were the only public schools to be co-ed (as opposed tohigh schools were the only public schools to be co-ed (as opposed to
junior schools and elementary), and girls may be required to "cover up"junior schools and elementary), and girls may be required to "cover up"
not to distract their male counterparts. Indeed this policy was highlynot to distract their male counterparts. Indeed this policy was highly
disputed in the 1960s and later abolished.disputed in the 1960s and later abolished.
Nowadays, many pre-schools advise parents to dress their children withNowadays, many pre-schools advise parents to dress their children with
a grembiulino, i.e., a small grembiule, usually shorter and more colorful,a grembiulino, i.e., a small grembiule, usually shorter and more colorful,
that can be purchased cheaply.that can be purchased cheaply.
Some elementary schools advise some kind of grembiule for the youngerSome elementary schools advise some kind of grembiule for the younger
pupils. Sometimes girls are required to wear a pink or white grembiulino,pupils. Sometimes girls are required to wear a pink or white grembiulino,
while boys may be required to wear a short cotton jacket, usually bluewhile boys may be required to wear a short cotton jacket, usually blue
or black. In other cases both boys and girls may be required to wear aor black. In other cases both boys and girls may be required to wear a
more neutral blue grembiule.more neutral blue grembiule.
Some parents send their children to school in a grembiule even if theSome parents send their children to school in a grembiule even if the
school does not require it.school does not require it.
Poet and children's writer Gianni Rodari has described adult life as "aPoet and children's writer Gianni Rodari has described adult life as "a
school without grembiule and school desk".school without grembiule and school desk".
In 2004 the Italian chapter of WWF warned that synthetic grembiulesIn 2004 the Italian chapter of WWF warned that synthetic grembiules
were harmful to pupils.were harmful to pupils.
In July 2008 Education Minister Mariastella Gelmini proposed the re-In July 2008 Education Minister Mariastella Gelmini proposed the re-
introduction of the compulsory smock in public schools, provoking aintroduction of the compulsory smock in public schools, provoking a
debate in the Italian press.debate in the Italian press.

6. Traditionally, many New Zealand Intermediate and high schoolsTraditionally, many New Zealand Intermediate and high schools
have followed the British system of school uniforms, although ithave followed the British system of school uniforms, although it
is common in state schools for the boy's uniform to have ais common in state schools for the boy's uniform to have a
jersey and grey short trousers rather than a blazer with tie andjersey and grey short trousers rather than a blazer with tie and
pants (long trousers). This usually consists of a variety of thepants (long trousers). This usually consists of a variety of the
following apparel: an 'official' school jersey, jacket and tie, afollowing apparel: an 'official' school jersey, jacket and tie, a
grey/white shirt, pants and/or shorts, and, in many girls'grey/white shirt, pants and/or shorts, and, in many girls'
schools, kilts. Blazers and jackets are of varied coloursschools, kilts. Blazers and jackets are of varied colours
according to the school - dark or light blue, grey, crimson,according to the school - dark or light blue, grey, crimson,
scarlet, green or black. Some follow the British practice ofscarlet, green or black. Some follow the British practice of
having contrasting colours edging the lapels and jacket fronts.having contrasting colours edging the lapels and jacket fronts.
Caps or other headwear have generally been discarded since theCaps or other headwear have generally been discarded since the
1970s. Where short trousers are worn, boys are usually required1970s. Where short trousers are worn, boys are usually required
to wear long dark socks, which may require garters to hold themto wear long dark socks, which may require garters to hold them
up. up.
Being allowed to wear long trousers as part of the uniform,Being allowed to wear long trousers as part of the uniform,
rather than shorts, often marks the transition from junior torather than shorts, often marks the transition from junior to
senior classes. At some schools, seniors are allowed to wearsenior classes. At some schools, seniors are allowed to wear
casual clothing, known colloquially as "mufti“. casual clothing, known colloquially as "mufti“.
During the 1980s and 1990s there was a tendency for theDuring the 1980s and 1990s there was a tendency for the
traditional uniform to be replaced by cheaper and more 'modern'traditional uniform to be replaced by cheaper and more 'modern'
options: polo shirts, polar fleece tops, or a complete doing awayoptions: polo shirts, polar fleece tops, or a complete doing away
with uniforms in favour of mufti. This trend seems to have beenwith uniforms in favour of mufti. This trend seems to have been
reversed in recent years and only a small number of secondaryreversed in recent years and only a small number of secondary
schools now do not have uniforms at all. Intermediate schoolsschools now do not have uniforms at all. Intermediate schools
usually provide the option of skirts or culottes for girls andusually provide the option of skirts or culottes for girls and
sometimes shorts while boys will wear shorts. Also bike shorts orsometimes shorts while boys will wear shorts. Also bike shorts or
tights are sometimes worn under girls' skirts. At high schooltights are sometimes worn under girls' skirts. At high school
girls will usually wear culottes, skirts or pants and boys will weargirls will usually wear culottes, skirts or pants and boys will wear
shorts or pants. Some girls' schools also have navy blue skirtsshorts or pants. Some girls' schools also have navy blue skirts
and open necked white blouses long in winter and short inand open necked white blouses long in winter and short in
summer, as the skirts are not allowed higher than below thesummer, as the skirts are not allowed higher than below the
knee; the skirts also have splits up the center at the back.knee; the skirts also have splits up the center at the back.

7. School uniforms are common in Philippines schoolsSchool uniforms are common in Philippines schools
for both elementary and high school, as well as afor both elementary and high school, as well as a
few colleges. For boys, a school uniform normallyfew colleges. For boys, a school uniform normally
consists of a white shirt with short sleeves andconsists of a white shirt with short sleeves and
slacks of either khaki, black or blue. For girls, aslacks of either khaki, black or blue. For girls, a
uniform would be a white blouse with short sleeves,uniform would be a white blouse with short sleeves,
a ribbon, a necktie and a pleated skirt.a ribbon, a necktie and a pleated skirt.
In the 1970s and 80s, school uniforms wereIn the 1970s and 80s, school uniforms were
usually white long-sleeved shirts and neckties withusually white long-sleeved shirts and neckties with
black slacks for boys, while short or long sleevedblack slacks for boys, while short or long sleeved
blouses with ribbon and blue pleated skirts forblouses with ribbon and blue pleated skirts for
girls. During that time, the skirts were usuallygirls. During that time, the skirts were usually
shorter, ranging from about half an inch after theshorter, ranging from about half an inch after the
upper knee or shorter, while the longest was 1 inchupper knee or shorter, while the longest was 1 inch
before the lower knee. Due to the growing cases ofbefore the lower knee. Due to the growing cases of
abuses, the school uniform code for girls slowlyabuses, the school uniform code for girls slowly
grew stricter until the late 1990s, when skirtsgrew stricter until the late 1990s, when skirts
were made much longer.were made much longer.
Some schools, especially for boys, require wearingSome schools, especially for boys, require wearing
a coat and tie alongside the white shirt. But thisa coat and tie alongside the white shirt. But this
mostly applies only in colleges and internationalmostly applies only in colleges and international
schools.schools.

8. ..
In Russia, school uniforms were abolished after the 1917In Russia, school uniforms were abolished after the 1917
revolution, but were re-introduced in 1948. Initially, the newrevolution, but were re-introduced in 1948. Initially, the new
uniform was very similar to that in place before theuniform was very similar to that in place before the
communist takeover. Wearing uniform was made mandatorycommunist takeover. Wearing uniform was made mandatory
and pupils were penalized for not following the rules.and pupils were penalized for not following the rules.
The style of Soviet school uniform was modernized in 1962,The style of Soviet school uniform was modernized in 1962,
and since that time was modified each decade. There couldand since that time was modified each decade. There could
be some variations across different Soviet Republics. Boysbe some variations across different Soviet Republics. Boys
generally wore dark blue pants and jackets, girls — browngenerally wore dark blue pants and jackets, girls — brown
dresses with black aprons and black bows (on specialdresses with black aprons and black bows (on special
occasions, white aprons and bows were worn). The membersoccasions, white aprons and bows were worn). The members
of the Young Pioneer organization, to which literally everyof the Young Pioneer organization, to which literally every
student belonged, wore famous red neckties. Special sportstudent belonged, wore famous red neckties. Special sport
uniforms also existed for physical education classes. In theuniforms also existed for physical education classes. In the
early 1980s, a dark blue three-piece suit was introduced forearly 1980s, a dark blue three-piece suit was introduced for
girls and the strict rules on haircuts were loosened.girls and the strict rules on haircuts were loosened.
In 1992, mandatory school uniforms were abolished. Today,In 1992, mandatory school uniforms were abolished. Today,
there is no unified standard uniform in Russia; however,there is no unified standard uniform in Russia; however,
certain schools may have their own uniform that students arecertain schools may have their own uniform that students are
required to wear. Educational institutions without a uniformrequired to wear. Educational institutions without a uniform
may also have a certain dress code.may also have a certain dress code.
There is also a modern-day tradition for girls to dress intoThere is also a modern-day tradition for girls to dress into
brown Soviet-style school uniform for their graduationbrown Soviet-style school uniform for their graduation
ceremony.ceremony.
Girls at the last bell celebration, wearing the traditionalGirls at the last bell celebration, wearing the traditional
Soviet school uniformSoviet school uniform

9.
Many British primary and secondary schools require pupils to wear uniforms,Many British primary and secondary schools require pupils to wear uniforms,
but further education colleges and some school sixth-forms (for age 16+) dobut further education colleges and some school sixth-forms (for age 16+) do
not usually have a uniform.not usually have a uniform.
Schools vary widely as to how prescriptive the uniform is, and how much theSchools vary widely as to how prescriptive the uniform is, and how much the
wearing of it is enforced.wearing of it is enforced.
School uniforms are required to be fair for both genders, provide aSchool uniforms are required to be fair for both genders, provide a
reasonably low cost and tolerate religious freedoms e.g. allowing Sikhs toreasonably low cost and tolerate religious freedoms e.g. allowing Sikhs to
wear turbans.wear turbans.
School uniforms were first introduced on a large scale during the reign ofSchool uniforms were first introduced on a large scale during the reign of
King Henry VIII. The uniforms of the time were referred as "bluecoats", asKing Henry VIII. The uniforms of the time were referred as "bluecoats", as
they consisted of long trench-coat-style jackets dyed blue. Blue was thethey consisted of long trench-coat-style jackets dyed blue. Blue was the
cheapest available dye and showed humility amongst all children. The firstcheapest available dye and showed humility amongst all children. The first
school to introduce this uniform was Christ's Hospital and it is the oldestschool to introduce this uniform was Christ's Hospital and it is the oldest
uniform of any school.uniform of any school.
In 1870 the Elementary Education act introduced free primary education forIn 1870 the Elementary Education act introduced free primary education for
all children. The popularity of uniforms increased and eventually most schoolsall children. The popularity of uniforms increased and eventually most schools
had a uniform. During this period most uniforms reflected the trends of thehad a uniform. During this period most uniforms reflected the trends of the
age, with boys wearing short trousers and blazers until roughly the age ofage, with boys wearing short trousers and blazers until roughly the age of
puberty and then long trousers from about 14 or 15. Girls mainly worepuberty and then long trousers from about 14 or 15. Girls mainly wore
blouse, tunic dress and pinafore later progressing towards the beginning ofblouse, tunic dress and pinafore later progressing towards the beginning of
the 20th century to gymslips.the 20th century to gymslips.

10. These uniforms continued until the 1950s when after the Butler reforms secondary education was made free and theThese uniforms continued until the 1950s when after the Butler reforms secondary education was made free and the
school leaving age was raised to 15. These reforms encouraged schools to implement uniform codes which were similarschool leaving age was raised to 15. These reforms encouraged schools to implement uniform codes which were similar
to other schools. Distinct "summer" and "winter" uniforms were sometimes required, particularly for girls whereto other schools. Distinct "summer" and "winter" uniforms were sometimes required, particularly for girls where
dresses were mandated for summer and gymslip for winter.dresses were mandated for summer and gymslip for winter.
Over the last ten years a trend towards wearing school sweatshirts and polo shirts or t-shirts, (as well as moreOver the last ten years a trend towards wearing school sweatshirts and polo shirts or t-shirts, (as well as more
casual styles of trousers, such as plain, dark-coloured jeans, cargo pants or tracksuit bottoms), has been observed incasual styles of trousers, such as plain, dark-coloured jeans, cargo pants or tracksuit bottoms), has been observed in
many schools in the UK. This was seen as a way to modernize the uniform as well as make it more affordable tomany schools in the UK. This was seen as a way to modernize the uniform as well as make it more affordable to
lower-income families who could not afford blazers, etc. Equally, temperatures in classrooms have changed over thelower-income families who could not afford blazers, etc. Equally, temperatures in classrooms have changed over the
last 50 years in the United Kingdom due to the introduction of central heating systems. This has, in some schools,last 50 years in the United Kingdom due to the introduction of central heating systems. This has, in some schools,
made older uniforms, such as thick jumpers and blazers, seem impractical, especially in the summer months, promptingmade older uniforms, such as thick jumpers and blazers, seem impractical, especially in the summer months, prompting
the adoption of more casual uniforms.the adoption of more casual uniforms.
Nevertheless, there are still many schools of all kinds that retain (or even have reintroduced) the traditional blazerNevertheless, there are still many schools of all kinds that retain (or even have reintroduced) the traditional blazer
and tie in a bid to 'smarten up' their pupils and to combat bullying. Typical is a dark blazer in a specified colourand tie in a bid to 'smarten up' their pupils and to combat bullying. Typical is a dark blazer in a specified colour
(often but by no means always black) with the school's badge (with coat of arms or logo) sewn on to the left chest(often but by no means always black) with the school's badge (with coat of arms or logo) sewn on to the left chest
pocket. Trousers and skirts will also be of a specified colour, typically grey. If a tie is to be worn, it is usually ofpocket. Trousers and skirts will also be of a specified colour, typically grey. If a tie is to be worn, it is usually of
the school's special design, often with coloured stripes. Until the early 1970s it was common for boys to be in briefthe school's special design, often with coloured stripes. Until the early 1970s it was common for boys to be in brief
short trousers with long socks, until age 13 or 14. Nowadays most boys wear long trousers at both primary andshort trousers with long socks, until age 13 or 14. Nowadays most boys wear long trousers at both primary and
secondary school, with shorts now required only at a few elite traditional schools, and even there the shorts aresecondary school, with shorts now required only at a few elite traditional schools, and even there the shorts are
nowadays much longer and baggier than was normal in the 1960s and 1970s. Shorts are sometimes worn in warmernowadays much longer and baggier than was normal in the 1960s and 1970s. Shorts are sometimes worn in warmer
weather by primary school boys, and very occasionally in secondary school.weather by primary school boys, and very occasionally in secondary school.
In most state schools, girls have a choice of trousers or skirts as part of their uniform - typically black, grey, navy,In most state schools, girls have a choice of trousers or skirts as part of their uniform - typically black, grey, navy,
or sometimes brown or maroon. Similar to the shorts for boys, insistence on skirts is generally confined toor sometimes brown or maroon. Similar to the shorts for boys, insistence on skirts is generally confined to
independent and traditional state schools, after several state schools faced claims of sex discrimination on denyingindependent and traditional state schools, after several state schools faced claims of sex discrimination on denying
the option of trousers. In practice, however, many girls still wear skirts by choice, especially in primary schools. Thethe option of trousers. In practice, however, many girls still wear skirts by choice, especially in primary schools. The
kilted skirt is also common for girls in private schools. Additionally, the tailored shorts that are now in fashion in thekilted skirt is also common for girls in private schools. Additionally, the tailored shorts that are now in fashion in the
UK are now increasingly being permitted during the summer months. Unlike in the United States there is no lawUK are now increasingly being permitted during the summer months. Unlike in the United States there is no law
forcing gender-impartial uniforms. As a result, especially in privately funded schools, the girls' and boys' uniformsforcing gender-impartial uniforms. As a result, especially in privately funded schools, the girls' and boys' uniforms
often differ significantly from each other.often differ significantly from each other.
In areas of substantial minority-culture population, notably some inner cities, schools may allow female pupils to wearIn areas of substantial minority-culture population, notably some inner cities, schools may allow female pupils to wear
religiously-appropriate clothing, often in the school's typical uniform colours. Depending on the level of religiousreligiously-appropriate clothing, often in the school's typical uniform colours. Depending on the level of religious
observance of the pupil, and the school's willingness to permit non-regulation clothing, this can sometimes causeobservance of the pupil, and the school's willingness to permit non-regulation clothing, this can sometimes cause
difficulties.difficulties.

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