Charm schools are training facilities that teach their clients how to craft a pleasing personal appearance and a refined attitude. Historically, topics including etiquette, elocution, carriage, and personal grooming have been the subject of charm courses and instruction manuals. Attending charm schools became a popular activity for young women and girls during the first half
In the United States, the first beauty schools emerged near the end of the 19th century in tandem with the development of commercially produced and marketed beauty products. Initially, women trained for beauty culture with other women who were established in hairdressing and skin care enterprises. The apprenticeship system continued well into the 20th century
Race and schools become a social issue when educational opportunities are differentially available to members of diverse racial groups within a society. Educational discrimination has a variety of effects that often lead to interracial conflict. Since education is a major means of social mobility, discrimination in this domain forces the less favored racial groups to
In 1991, Minnesota passed the first charter school law in the United States, allowing state funds to support schools that operate autonomously from the public educational system. The charter school idea caught on quickly, with 40 states and the District of Columbia passing charter school laws between 1991 and 2006. By fall 2005, there were
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994 (SDFSCA) is federal legislation designed to help school districts create safe, disciplined, drug-free learning environments. In 1989, President George H. W. Bush and the governors of all 50 states recognized the need for safe schools and set goals to help the United States achieve this
Drug testing has become a relatively popular means of addressing student drug use. Before it was introduced in the school environment, such testing was used in the military, in the workplace, and in college and Olympic competitions to see if athletes were using prohibited substances. At the college level, drug testing is generally reserved for
At the forefront of the safe schools movement is GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), a national organization founded in 1995 by a former teacher, Kevin Jennings, who served as the group’s executive director for its first 13 years. The mission of GLSEN is to ensure safe schools (K-12) for all students by ending
The African concern for the state and society socioeconomic and political advancement led to the consideration of both capitalist and socialist paths of development, which brought about a wealth of anthropological studies on precapitalist forms of the social organization, colonialist policies innovating the society, and the challenges of post independence times to carry out sustainable
This article delves into the psychosocial implications of asthma in school settings, exploring its multifaceted impact on students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. In the introduction, we provide a succinct overview of asthma, emphasizing its prevalence and the consequential challenges faced by students. The first section examines the academic impact of asthma, unraveling the intricate
Aggression in schools is a complex and pervasive issue that demands systematic exploration. This article delves into the multifaceted phenomenon of aggression within educational settings. It begins with an introduction highlighting the significance of the topic and outlines the article’s structure. The subsequent sections discuss various forms of aggression, the role of developmental factors, consequences