Clothing serves as a system of signs that helps to order social interaction by identifying and locating individuals and groups within society. In the first in-depth study to analyze the communicative character of uniforms and other types of clothing, Nathan Joseph examines how clothing functions in a variety of social contexts to enforce norms, maintain institutional power, identify group membership, and express or suppress individuality.

Provides a thorough overview of the major pros and cons of school uniforms. Readable text, interesting sidebars, and illuminating infographics invite readers to jump in and join the debate.

There are many opinions about whether kids should wear uniforms. Important questions include: Do school uniforms improve students’ self-image? Do school uniforms help students learn? Do school uniforms improve school spirit? By looking at each question from two sides, readers can see how opinions can influence people’s thinking.

Some students wear uniforms to school each day. Others do not wear uniforms. Is one approach better than the other? Readers are immersed in the debate surrounding school uniforms through the use of informative text that presents multiple points of view. Eye-catching fact boxes, detailed graphic organizers, and full-color photographs enhance this engaging reading experience. Readers are encouraged to keep an open mind and developed an informed opinion as they explore the many sides of an issue that would directly affect them.

Do you wear a school uniform? They can prevent you from having to decide what to wear every day, but they can also make you feel like everyone looks the same. It's nice to be able to dress the way you want and show your own individual style, but it's also nice to get a few extra minutes of sleep not having to worry about what you are going to wear. This title will allow students to identify the reasons an author gives to support points in a text. * Text based questions * Bold keywords with phonetic glossary * Table of contents and headings

A historical look of the use of school uniforms to help improve discipline

Presents a series of anecdotes that tell the history and meaning of American uniforms, identifying their cultural significance in terms of how uniforms unite and divide people as well as how they vary throughout the world.