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Originally Posted by ladygreek
Then how do you reconcile those that do not attend HBCUs and are not subjected to dress codes with the success they still achieve in life?
At my school we were allowed to be comfortable in our dress. That did not affect what we learned about life after college. Nor did it negatively affect our academic prowess. Not to mention that in corporate America today, many industries have relaxed dress codes anyway. For example, my daught who is a senior brand manager for Frito-Lay does not wear suits to work.
I see dress codes at HBCUs as being rather pretentious and separating the haves from the have nots.
Now if that do rag was covering up a conk, then that is a whole 'nother issue - LOL.
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How do you equate a dress code as seperating the haves from the have nots? Youare assuming that the haves will dress a certain way and the have nots will dress a certain way. I know plenty of upper class rich people that have kids that where do rags baggy pants and what not. I know people inth ehood that dress very professionally and try to dress like they are about business. SO wher eyou come from has nothing to do with your dress.
On the subject. I agree with a dress code. It sets a precedence. The reason predominantly white schools dont enforce it is porbably they dont care or are afraid of offending students since we live in a sue happy society these days. But like the previous poster said college is about more than just an academic education it prepares you togo into the professional world and workforce. SO you might as well learn to look the part.