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contention, and some schools permit female students to choose either skirt or trousers. The

use of a blazer or suit-like jacket has come into favour in some areas.

British night clubs often organise uniform theme parties where patrons are asked to

wear adult versions of the uniform. This kind of use of children's clothing may be

controversial in context of heavy drinking and sexual behaviour. Angus Young from the

Australian musical act ACDC often wears his school uniform on stage.

Proponents of uniforms argue:

• they reduce cliques (or gangs) and peer-envy based on clothes

• they allow the student to focus on schoolwork rather than on socialising

• they add a professional air to the school environment, resulting in better morale

• parents do not have to spend on fashionable brand attire

• they give a sense of belonging to the school

Common argumen ts agains t s chool uniforms are:

• they violate the students' right to self expression

• some school uniforms can be costly

• "one-s ize-fits -all" s tyle does not s uit all s tudents ' body shapes,

• many uniforms are not gender neutral, which may lead to exploitation or

discrimination