A school uniform is not only comfortable clothing for schoolchildren, which indicates their belonging to a particular school, but also at the same time combines certain traditions of the state. And it is quite possible for a schoolchild to belong to a certain state just by virtue of his school attire.
School uniform in Japan
Schoolchildren from the Land of the Rising Sun can easily be called the most fashionable. The fact is that school uniforms often reflect the traditions of not only Japan itself, but also the school. Most often, the clothes resemble a sailor suit:
...or clothes from popular anime. And, of course, a mandatory attribute for girls is knee socks.
But for boys the choice is not so wide. Most often this is a classic dark suit of blue color or trousers with a jumper, under which a blue shirt is worn.
School uniform in Thailand
They say that the school uniform in Thailand is the most classic - white top and black bottom, for both boys and girls. Absolutely all children, starting from primary school and ending with college.
School uniforms in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is a Muslim country, however mandatory form For girls, the hijab or veil is not. Schoolgirls dress in green, toe-length dresses, over which they can wear a jacket. The boys wear regular black suits. And, of course, one of the attributes is a skullcap on the head.
School uniform in Indonesia
For girls, the school uniform in Indonesia includes a long skirt, leggings, a white shirt and a headscarf.
School uniform in England
Although school uniforms are compulsory in England, each educational institution has the right to set its own standard of clothing for students. Most often this is a jacket or jumper with the school emblem, a white shirt, for a girl - a pleated knee-length skirt, for a boy - trousers.
School uniform in India
In India, girls usually study in separate classes from boys. School uniform for students junior classes includes a blue shirt, lilac skirt or sundress for girls, trousers for boys, and the obligatory striped tie.
School uniform in Uganda
The equipment of schoolchildren in Uganda is also dictated by each school separately. Important rule- clothes should be made from natural lightweight fabrics, most often chintz. For girls, these are plain dresses with a white collar, and for boys, shirts of the same color. Small men also wear shorts.
School uniforms in Cameroon
In this African republic, girls are dressed in long blue dresses with a white collar, and boys can attend school as they please.
Do you know how schoolchildren in other countries dress?
We already know firsthand how current schoolchildren of the former huge country dress and what their attitude towards this school uniform is now.
We all have different opinions, we all have different moods, and everyone sticks to their own. And yet, the time when students Ancient Greece they put on a chlamys over their tunics, and Ancient India It was mandatory to wear dhoti hip pants and a kurta shirt even in extreme heat, not that far away. And the tradition of dressing in a special uniform, which distinguishes non-student children from students, no matter how you look at it, remains. Although in Russia XIX centuries, it was not considered shameful to wear a gymnasium uniform after school, and was even encouraged. But... times fly, years pass, and now France, Germany and a good half of Europe have already abolished any form at all, and motley children are carrying colorful backpacks, blowing chewing bubbles.
But still traditions remain and manners remain. Let's see how and what students dress in those countries where school uniforms have not been abolished. Let's see what's unusual about such clothes, or feel nostalgic. And we will see that you can even be proud of “your” school and your school uniform.
In our opinion, it’s not bad at all to have your own style, your own emblem, your own distinction and to be somewhat disciplined in everything.
Japan
In Japan, school uniforms appeared in late XIX century. Nowadays, most private and public schools have school uniforms, but there is no single style and color.
Japanese schoolgirls, 1920, 1921
In the early 20s of the 20th century, the All-Russian Confederation school fashion European-style sailor suits were included. Fans of oriental culture call them in the Japanese manner seifuku or sailor fuku (sailor suit). Such dresses were ordered from a specific manufacturer only for students of a specific school. Sailor suits have been and remain popular in many schools, but they all differ in the details of cut and color.
Often on the Internet you can find images of high school girls in very short uniform skirts. Naturally, uniforms are not made with such short skirts; schoolgirls shorten them themselves. The fashion for short school skirts appeared in the early 90s under the influence of the popular Japanese pop singer Nami Amuro. Basically, tucking it in at the top and pulling it in with a belt, and covering the top of the tuck and belt with a sweater, jacket or vest. In this form, Japanese schoolgirls usually parade from home to school, and before entering the school, their skirts are lowered to the required length. While in the 70-80s in Soviet schools, young fashionistas (and their mothers) shortened their uniforms forever, cutting off the “extra” length and hemming the hem.
Sri Lanka
In all public and most private schools in Sri Lanka, students wear school uniforms.
The uniform for boys consists of a white short-sleeved shirt and blue shorts (up to 10th grade, about 15 years old). On formal occasions, a white long-sleeved shirt and white shorts are worn. Boys over 10th grade wear trousers instead of shorts.
The school uniform for girls differs from school to school, however, as a rule, it consists entirely of white material. Possible differences: dress with short sleeves or sleeveless, with or without a collar. TO white dress usually a tie is included.
Below is an example of a uniform in a Muslim school in Sri Lanka
Magic purple color and the girls look happy
Butane
The Bhutanese school uniform is a variation of the traditional national dress, which is called "gho" for boys and "kira" for girls. Each school has its own colors.
Cuba
In Cuba, uniforms are mandatory, and not only for schoolchildren, but also for students. By the color of the school uniform you can determine which grade the child is in.
Three main types of form can be distinguished.
Junior classes - burgundy and white. Girls dress in burgundy sundresses and white blouses. Boys wear burgundy trousers with white shirts. Both boys and girls wear scarf ties in the style of those worn by Soviet schoolchildren. True, in Cuba ties are not only red, but also blue.
Middle classes - white top and yellow bottom. For girls these are yellow skirts, and for boys trousers. Girls also wear tall white socks under their sun skirts. This version of the form is for older students.
High school - shades of blue, or rather, blue top and dark blue bottom. Everything is the same for girls - a skirt with a blouse, for boys - a shirt with trousers
North Korea
Students in North Korea similar to Soviet pioneers. The main integral accessory to a school uniform is a red tie, a symbol of the communist movement. There is no uniform standard for the form.
Vietnam
Uniforms in Vietnam may vary depending on the school or area where the school is located. But, as a rule, the most common form is a light top, dark bottom and a red tie in the pioneer style. This uniform is worn by elementary and middle school students. High school girls wear traditional national clothes Aozai (a long silk shirt worn over pants) white. High school students prefer dark pants and white shirts, but without a tie. In remote villages, school uniforms are not worn.
Girls dressed in Ao Dai look very graceful
Traditional clothes are not only beautiful, but also comfortable.
England
In modern England, each school has its own uniform. School symbols and a certain style are widely used here, which distinguish students. Moreover, in prestigious schools in England, uniform is a source of pride. Jackets, trousers, ties and even socks should under no circumstances deviate from the given tradition. This is considered not just a violation, but also disrespect for a particular educational institution.
Below are the most interesting, in our opinion, schools in England.
The King's School in Macclesfield
The Ryleys Preparatory School
Cheadle Hulme School
Eton College
In 1984, a blue three-piece suit was introduced for girls, consisting of an A-line skirt with pleats at the front, a jacket with patch pockets and a vest. The skirt could be worn with either a jacket or a vest, or the whole suit at once. A mandatory addition to the school uniform, depending on the age of the student, was the October uniform (in primary school), pioneer (in middle school) or Komsomol (in high school) badges.
The school uniform, familiar to today's students from Soviet films, became mandatory after the Great Patriotic War - in 1949. From now on, boys were required to wear military tunics with a stand-up collar, and girls - brown woolen dresses with a black apron, and on holidays the dress could be black and the apron white. Fashionable school uniforms appeared in our country in the 1970s, although only for boys. Gray wool trousers and jackets were replaced with trousers and jackets made of blue wool blend fabric. The cut of the jackets was reminiscent of classic denim jackets.
In Russia, a single school uniform was worn throughout the second half of the 20th century, but the first law introducing a uniform uniform was adopted back in the 19th century. In 1834 it was approved general system all civilian uniforms in the empire - this system included gymnasium and student uniforms. Until 1917, uniforms were a sign of class, since only children of wealthy parents could afford to attend a gymnasium. However, soon after the revolution, as part of the fight against bourgeois remnants and the legacy of the tsarist police regime, a decree was issued in 1918 abolishing the wearing of school uniforms.
In Turkey, almost all schoolchildren in all public and private educational institutions wear a uniform. The most common color of the uniform is blue. School clothes differ between elementary and high school students. For example, girls exchange sundresses and long dresses for knee-length skirts, shirts and vests.
Japanese schoolchildren are very fond of their uniform, which dates back to the 19th century. It is one of the main symbols of the country and is very popular among tourists. Girls wear “sailor fuku” - a sailor suit, low-heeled shoes and knee-length socks. To prevent long socks from slipping off during the day, schoolgirls glue them to their feet with special glue. Boys in Japan wear "gakuran" - it is a dark jacket with a row of buttons and a stand-up collar, as well as trousers.
School uniforms in India are worn throughout school life. Moreover, single-color saris are worn as school uniforms only in some Indian schools. In most schools, girls wear shirts and skirts, and boys wear dark trousers and a light shirt. Sometimes sets are complemented by ties.
US public schools have never had strict requirements for the appearance of schoolchildren, so a student in jeans, a colored T-shirt and sneakers is a typical appearance of an American schoolchild. However, since the mid-90s, the uniform was nevertheless introduced, but business style she is no different. These are usually single-color T-shirts, shorts, trousers or dark-colored skirts. If the school is private, then most likely there will be a uniform with the obligatory school emblem. Unlike other countries, all US schools have a mandatory dress code, which is set by the school itself. Among the main requirements is not to wear miniskirts, transparent blouses, T-shirts with obscene inscriptions, etc.
Great Britain is famous for its conservatism when it comes to choosing school uniforms. School uniforms in England have not only always been compulsory, but have not changed in many prestigious educational institutions for decades. Traditionally, the prestige of a school was determined by the fabric, color and emblem patches on a tie or jacket. And until now, British clothing for schoolchildren is always a complete set, which includes a formal jacket or sweater, shirt, tie, skirt or trousers, shoes and even knee socks or socks.
The debate over children wearing uniforms in schools has been going on for a long time. Some people think it's the same appearance equalizes children of all social classes. It allows you to better concentrate on your studies without being distracted by your desk neighbor’s new blouse or your classmate’s trendy jeans. Others, on the contrary, vote against it, saying that such measures do not allow teenagers to express themselves, turning everyone into a monochromatic mass. However, the obligatory uniform at school does not mean that it should be gray and ugly. Surely many of you, viewing foreign films about teenagers, they noticed, for example, how stylish the school uniforms of American schoolchildren look. In America, it is expected to be worn in private or even elite schools. In public educational institutions there is either a lax dress code, which is observed at special events, or its complete absence. Let's take a closer look at what an American school uniform is.
For girls
As mentioned earlier, school uniforms in America can be completely different. Very often you can find the emblem of a school or college on it. In this way, students at a particular institution can be distinguished from students at another. Apart from the emblem, there are no more restrictions. The color, material and style of uniform for schoolchildren is determined by the director, teachers and parents. The most common option for girls is a skirt, blouse and jacket.
The skirt is most often short or medium length, with wedges. Dark blue, green or burgundy, and plaid is also quite popular. Slim fit blouse, white. And a jacket of the same color that was chosen as the main one. Quite often, in addition to it, schoolchildren also have a vest, which they wear over their shirt. For hotter weather, the choice falls on a polo T-shirt, which is also complemented by a jacket or a plain half-shirt with buttons. The American school uniform for girls is distinguished by restraint, but at the same time it looks stylish enough so that the younger generation does not have aversion to its everyday wear.
Uniform for boys
For boys and young men, the uniform is selected with a focus on convenience and compliance with the rules of the school dress code. It is usually gray or beige in color. White or light shirt and jacket with an emblem. Also, depending on the weather conditions of the particular place where the school is located, the shirt can be replaced with a polo or have short sleeves. American school uniforms for boys and young men almost always look simple, even a little baggy. But young people are inherently more mobile than girls, so clothes should be the most suitable. But this style is more often used in less elite schools, where equality is paramount. In more expensive private educational institutions, the uniform of young men is thought out to the smallest detail. Why her general form looks more neat and stylish.
Other school attributes
Looking through films or photographs showing American schoolchildren, one cannot help but notice some stylish details in their images. For example, a tie. It is worn by both girls and boys. It can be bright, again in the official color of the school, or simply a plain, discreet shade. Another interesting detail of the American school uniform is knee socks. This bow looks incredibly stylish. In general, it must be said that it is the knee socks that give that very chic to the overall look. White to the knees or tall burgundy with two white stripes, they can be very different. The photo shows an American school uniform. You can see what students from prestigious schools look like.
Backpacks or bags, although they do not belong to the school uniform, are chosen by students regardless general requirements, but nevertheless perfectly complement the overall look. A fashionable, solid-colored backpack fits perfectly with students' discreet outfits.
Lax dress code
As noted earlier, school uniforms are not present in every educational institution. On the contrary, about half of schools cost this moment and without it at all. But still, due to the lack of an approved uniform, schools often have a lax dress code. Guys most often wear jeans and T-shirts, sweaters and trousers. Usually these are convenient and comfortable things that do not restrict movement. However, there are still certain prohibitions.
What are American schoolchildren prohibited from wearing?
For example, girls in an educational institution should not appear in too revealing T-shirts and dresses or in too short skirts. Young men are prohibited from wearing trousers that hang down and expose inappropriate areas. A similar style was fashionable several years ago among young people, which school principals had to fight hard against. Also, baggyness is highly discouraged in the uniform of American schoolchildren. Because, unfortunately, one of America's huge problems is child care shootings. Based on this, large and dense items of clothing are undesirable, since they can easily carry weapons or illegal drugs. Another rule of American schools is the ban on wearing metal chains on clothes or bags. Again, for the safety of other students, because... such an item can be used as a weapon. The last thing that almost any school will be against is absolutely any piercing, except for the ears. True, in certain cases it is permissible for a student to have an earring in a non-standard place, with the written permission of the parents.
Support Group
Almost all American schools and colleges have their own basketball and football teams. This means there are fans. And also girls from the support group - cheerleaders, whose appearance is always very remarkable and bright. During breaks from games, they dance dynamic dances with elements of gymnastics. Most often, girls from the support group perform in the same bright T-shirts with the logo of the sports team, short skirts and knee socks.
In general, American school uniforms can be considered good example for imitation. But our country does not stand still; more and more educational institutions are making wearing a uniform a mandatory requirement. And this cannot but rejoice.
In many of its former colonies the uniform was not abolished even after independence, for example, in India, Ireland, Australia, Singapore, South Africa.
Form In Great Britain is part of history educational institution. Each school has its own uniform, which includes a hat, tie, outerwear and even socks. Each prestigious school has its own logo.
In Germany There has never been a uniform school uniform. Some schools have introduced a unified school clothes, which is not a form, since students can participate in its development.
In France the situation is similar, each school has its own uniform, but a single school uniform existed only in 1927-1968.
In 1918 the uniform was abolished. After the revolution, they did not think about it until 1949, when tunics with a stand-up collar were introduced for boys, and brown dresses with a black apron were introduced for girls.
In 1962, the boys were dressed in gray wool suits, and in 1973 - in suits made of blue wool blend, with an emblem and aluminum buttons. In the 1980s, blue jackets were made for boys and girls. And in 1992, the school uniform was abolished, and the corresponding line was excluded from the Law “On Education”.
From September 1, 2013 in Russian schools. In some regions, schools will follow recommendations local authorities, in the rest - set the requirements for students’ clothing themselves.
The material was prepared based on information from RIA Novosti and open sources
