They reduce competition for expensive clothes and build solidarity.
They are usually cheap and durable, suited for children who will get their clothes dirty (and occassionally fight).
It is.easier for people to identify if a students gets lost (particularly when outside school).
Of course, for this to work the uniforms should be simple, affordable and comfortable. And they should be uniform - no gendered outfits or special clothes for some students.
There are exactly two reasons why schools mandate uniforms: greed and/or authoritarian leanings.
I can think of three advantages of uniforms:-
They reduce competition for expensive clothes and build solidarity.
They are usually cheap and durable, suited for children who will get their clothes dirty (and occassionally fight).
It is.easier for people to identify if a students gets lost (particularly when outside school).
Of course, for this to work the uniforms should be simple, affordable and comfortable. And they should be uniform - no gendered outfits or special clothes for some students.