School uniforms are meant to foster a sense of belonging and raise achievement – but it’s not clear that they do

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Abstract

In France, MPs have recently considered whether to reintroduce compulsory school uniform, with first lady Brigitte Macron adding her support to the idea. “It erases differences, it saves time,” she said. These perceptions of the benefits of uniform are widely held – but do they hold up?
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationThe Conversation
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jan 2023

Bibliographical note

Rachel Shanks does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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