Strict school dress codes can affect self-esteem, academic warns (opens original article in a new tab)

An academic warns that strict school dress codes may harm students' self-esteem and mental health, with students reporting feelings of humiliation and sexualization, while some value uniforms for community and professionalism. Schools are advised to involve students in revising dress codes.

• Strict school dress codes can affect students' self-esteem and mental health
• Students report feeling humiliated or sexualized by rigid uniform policies
• Some students prefer uniforms for a sense of community and professionalism
• Academic suggests schools should involve students in revising dress codes