I am doing a debate with my class on dress codes, and I have to write a speech. One of my points is that uniforms remove gang violence and also cliques based on clothes. Could you give me the links to some articles about gang violence related to dress or cases/situations when people have fought each other or even killed each other over a garment of clothing?

Thank you so much!

I didn't find any examples or statistics about how uniforms removed gang violence. But you may find these sites helpful.

http://educationwonk.blogspot.com/2005/06/gang-apparel-in-schools-how-two.html

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED393199&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED393199

I forgot to add that I am affirmative, or pro-dress codes. Are there any more articles about cliques based on clothes? I'm trying to find a certain instance with a fight over clothes.

Try these --

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3985/is_200606/ai_n17181134/

http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED449546&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED449546

http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.dolan/how_to_prevent_school_violence

I suggest you emphasize how dress codes may prevent bullying and insults.

Many years ago, fashion for girls dictated short skirts. One short, chubby girl I remember wore short skirts, but she showed more than was appropriate -- and grossed me out. Because short skirts aren't for everyone, school policies changed to allow girls to wear slacks to school.

You're very welcome. :-)

Of course! I'd be happy to help you find some articles to support your point. To gather information on gang violence related to dress codes, you can use the following steps to search for relevant articles:

1. Begin by opening a web browser and going to a search engine like Google.
2. Enter specific search terms related to your topic. For example, you could try combinations like "gang violence related to dress codes," "violence over clothing," or "gang fights over clothes."
3. As you search, be sure to use quotation marks around specific phrases you want the search engine to focus on, like "gang violence" or "clothing-related fights."
4. Browse through the search results and click on links that seem promising and relevant to your topic. Look for reputable and trusted sources such as news outlets, academic journals, or scholarly articles.
5. Once you find an article that supports your argument, carefully read through its contents to extract relevant information, case studies, or statistics. Make note of the key points and any useful quotes or references that you can use in your speech.
6. If needed, try modifying your search terms or using different keywords to find a range of articles that discuss the specific connection you're looking for.

While it's difficult to guarantee finding articles solely focused on gang violence or murders related to clothing, you can still explore sources that discuss the impact of dress codes on reducing conflicts. Remember to critically evaluate the information you find, considering the credibility and bias of the sources.