Analysis of the Influence of School Uniforms on Students’ Gender Cognition
Abstract
Reposting the 100-year history of Chinese school uniforms, Chinese school uniforms have undergone great changes both in the style of clothing and the meaning conveyed to the growth of teenagers. In today’s society, the main function of Chinese school uniforms is reflected in the convenience of the school’s order and unity and the role identity of students. However, it has largely ignored the important influence of school uniforms on the gender cognition of students. By analyzing the current situation, function, and influence of school uniforms on teenagers’ gender cognition, this study proposes that today’s school uniforms in China lack the design of gender differentiation of students, which hinders the catalytic maturity of students’ good gender consciousness, and indicates that the future development of school uniforms in China should adapt to social and cultural development. While improving the style and quality, we pay attention to the important influence of school uniforms on the gender cognition of students and show the gender characteristics in combination with the development of social cognition in today’s China.
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