Implementation of School Uniform Policy and the Violation of Students’ Human Rights in Schools

BCES Conference Books

Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu¹ 

[1] University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa;

关键词: wrongful discrimination;    waiver and consent;    school uniform;    coercion;    equality principle;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The paper highlights the violations of students’ human rights in schools. The problem is the incident that took place at a school in Pretoria in 2016 where Black girls protested against the School’s Code of Conduct relating to hairstyle. Qualitative approach was used to collect information through a literature review and desk-top research methods. Black girls claimed they were discriminated against and the protest serves as an example to demonstrate students’ human rights violations when schools implement school uniform policies. Inequality in schools is rife in South Africa. School uniform policies with regard to dress codes are expected to reduce school violence, prevent discipline issues, and improve in school safety. Students have rights and their rights can include issues regarding cultural, economic, and political freedoms. Students, especially adolescents, respond very negatively to school uniforms.

【 授权许可】

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