Every person is a unique individual; from appearance and personality to the DNA itself, humans are naturally different from each other, yet there are many people who believe that one uniform solution of school uniforms will work for everyone. The implementation of school uniforms is said to bring positive changes such as decreased gang activity, bullying, and costs to parents; however, the truth is that school uniforms are no more beneficial than free dress in schools. The claim by school uniform advocates that the introduction of school uniforms will significantly reduce criminal behavior and bullying among students is only partly true. Schools that have seen declines in criminal behavior or bullying often overlook the effects of other environmental factors in their reports on the effectiveness of school uniforms. Upon closer examination, it was found that several schools actually implemented a number of additional policies in the time period shortly before or at the same time as the adoption of school uniforms. A well-known example of the purported benefits of school uniforms is the Long Beach Unified School District in California, which has strongly supported the effect that the introduction of school uniforms has had on its district's schools. However, after thorough examination, a study conducted by Drs. David L. Brunsma and Kerry A. Roquemore of the University of Notre Dame found that the conclusion the district reached was incorrect. Findings published in the Journal of Educational Research revealed that the district revised its content standards and received a $1 million grant from the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation to make improvements in… middle of paper…. ..shows your originality. Whether an individual chooses to wear blazers, skirts, ties, shorts, plain t-shirts or sweatshirts is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the choice is already there. Bibliography Brunsma, David L. and Kerry A. Roquemore. “The Effects of Student Uniforms on Attendance, Behavioral Problems, Substance Use, and Academic Performance.” The Journal of Educational Research 92.1 (1998). Print.Caruso, Pietro. “Individuality vs Conformity: The Problem Behind School Uniforms.” NASSPBulletin September (1996): n. page Wise diaries. Sage Publications, 21 February 2012. Web. 23 February 2014. .Svensen, Ann. “School uniforms: pros and cons.” Family education. Pearson Education, ndWeb. February 23, 2014.viduality/38676.html>.