Uniforms

Uniform. What to say about it? Everyone perceives it differently. Some like it, some hate it. For some, it's a symbol of pride and belonging, for others, a symbol of losing individuality and freedom. People's opinions on uniforms can be deeply influenced by their experiences, beliefs, and values, shaping how they view these standardized attires in different contexts.

Uniforms can also create a sense of unity and equality and reduce socio-economic disparities. I remember about ten or fifteen years ago when my sons were in a private elementary school, and at one point the issue of uniforms came up. Actually, it was just uniform t-shirts and sweatshirts. The interesting thing was that more than half of the parents were against it, but the vast majority of the kids were for it.

It is said that men in uniform look good. I'm not good enough to judge objectively. I would just add that it's not just men :)

And come to think of it, contemporary men's formal wear is also a uniform. Dark suit, jacket, trousers, white shirt, decent tie... If you look at an official meeting, a summit or a parliament, all men look the same. In fact, even the "real" uniforms are more diverse than this official dress code.