The Importance of Gender-Neutral Uniforms: A Study Based on the Perceptions of B.Ed. and M.Ed. Students
Article Sidebar
Page Numbers:
1138-1146
Digital Object Identifier:
10.58578/ijhess.v3i3.7250
Viewed: 718 times
Downloaded: 422 times
LYAS Publisher cordially invites qualified professionals to serve as Editors or Reviewers. Your expertise will make an important contribution to maintaining and strengthening the academic quality of our publications. Interested applicants are kindly requested to complete the application form at the following link: Editors & Reviewers
Please feel free to contact us if you need any further information about the submission process or if you have any additional questions.
Authors:
Gautham P. B.1*, Aswani M.2 
Copyright :
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication.
Main Article Content
Abstract
Persistent gender-based discrimination underscores the need to evaluate educational practices that foster inclusion. This study’s objective was to assess B.Ed. and M.Ed. students’ attitudes toward gender-neutral uniforms, their level of agreement with this trend, and perceived societal influence. A survey design was employed to elicit respondents’ views on gender-neutral teaching attire and its potential impacts. Key findings indicate that B.Ed. and M.Ed. students generally hold positive attitudes toward gender-neutral uniforms; most aspiring educators view such attire favorably and believe it can help cultivate a welcoming learning environment. The study concludes that support for gender-neutral uniforms is salient among future teachers. The contribution and implication are that these attitudes may facilitate the adoption of attire policies aligned with inclusive educational climates and inform discussions about the broader social acceptance of gender-neutral practices.
Citation Metrics:
Downloads
Article Details
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
References
Kuruvilla, M. (2013). Gender studies components in teacher training: An essential requirement for teacher empowerment and gender justice in the 21st century. International Journal of Education and Psychological Research (IJEPR), 2(2), 46–50
National Council for Teacher Education. (2009). National curriculum framework for teacher education: Towards preparing professional and humane teacher [PDF]. NCTE. Retrieved from https://ncte.gov.in/website/PDF/NCFTE_2009.pdf
Chacko, M. A. (2021). Freedoms in the khaki: Gendering a ‘gender-neutral’ uniform. Gender and Education, 33(4), 439–455.https://doi.org/10.1080/09540253.2019.1632419
The Hindu. (2021, November 17). A gender-inclusive model steals the limelight again. The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/a-gender-inclusive-model-steals-the-limelight-again/article37448518.ece
Ansari, A., Shepard, M., & Gottfried, M. A. (2022). School uniforms and student behavior: Is there a link? Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 58, 278–286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2021.09.012
Chaudhry, S. (2022). Out of the closet: Implementation of gender-neutral uniform concerning the history of the LGBTQIA+ community of India. SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 9(2), 94–100. https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V9I2P116
Cumming-Potvin, W. (2023). The politics of school dress codes and uniform policies: Towards gender diversity and gender equity in schools. International Journal of Educational Research, 122, 102239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2023.102239
Ruksana, K., & Palackal, A. (2023). Teacher education and gender sensitivity training: A study on the B.Ed. programmes in Kerala. Journal of Indian Education, 49(1), 80–93.