Dress codes in schools are beginning to be a little old fashioned and unnecessarily strict. I am getting to bandanas specifically. They main reason they are banned in schools is because in the 1980's gang violence was getting out of hand.
The main way gang members would show their affiliation with a certain gang is by wearing a bandana with the gang's colors. Kids at schools were being attacked and robbed just for appearing to be wearing a rival gang's colors. Many schools reacted by simply banning the use of all bandanas.
I'm sure this worked and I'm sure that many kids’ health and safety were preserved by the implementation of this ban. Obviously it’s no longer the ‘80s; we have tiny touch screen mobile phones and flat screen televisions in our homes. Rules like these are just old and unnecessary.
Many places like suburbs do not even have a hint of gang activity. Kids should be able to wear bandanas to express their individuality. Where gangs are prevalent, I would agree that this ban should stay in effect.
Being a student myself and attending a school that partakes in tyranny such as this, I refuse to let this go unnoticed. It is also very apparent that male students are being punished, while female students seem to be overlooked. Growing up I have been taught not to generalize or stereotype people. The ban seems to ignore that and assumes that all people wearing bandanas are gang affiliated and dangerous.
For now most high school students should live under the assumption that bandanas are the root of all evil and anyone wearing one could be a threat to your safety and well-being. Stay safe out there.
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