Over the past century the institutions of higher level learning in America has experienced a great amount of change, some more obvious than others. One such change that may be difficult to notice is how the professors are presenting themselves.
Throughout the years the student body has gone through many changes as far as appearance goes. In the 1940's the students and professors dressed very similarly. Both dressed very professionally, they would all wear a button down shirt accompanied with a vest, jacket, and matching tie. Also worn was a pair of slacks that would require a belt, a pair of nice dress shoes and matching socks. Their hair would also be combed.
Throughout the years the student body has gone through many changes as far as appearance goes. In the 1940's the students and professors dressed very similarly. Both dressed very professionally, they would all wear a button down shirt accompanied with a vest, jacket, and matching tie. Also worn was a pair of slacks that would require a belt, a pair of nice dress shoes and matching socks. Their hair would also be combed.
Now onto the 1970's. The fashion of the student body has changed tremendously. Long gone are the days of combed hair and bow ties. In fact nearly every aspect has changed for the students, ranging from long hair to bell-bottom jeans. As for the professors, the style is now simply a common suit and tie.
And finally back to present day. Calling the fashion of the students professional is laughable. The normal attire of the student is a t-shirt and jeans. Sometimes the students don't even bother getting dressed in the first place. They just go to class in their pj's.
Unlike last time the professors have undergone a great deal of change. It’s as if the students’ lack of professionalism is rubbing off on them. It is very rare to see a professor give a lecture while wearing a suit and tie. You are more likely to see them wearing a button down collar shirt with a pair of slacks. However, in some cases it is nearly impossible to distinguish the professor from the students based on appearance alone.
I believe that this new semi-lack of professionalism is a good thing. One thing that it does is allow the gap between the student and professor to decrease. Decreasing the style of dress between the professor and student has allowed more students to approach the professors and seek the help they need.
And finally back to present day. Calling the fashion of the students professional is laughable. The normal attire of the student is a t-shirt and jeans. Sometimes the students don't even bother getting dressed in the first place. They just go to class in their pj's.
Unlike last time the professors have undergone a great deal of change. It’s as if the students’ lack of professionalism is rubbing off on them. It is very rare to see a professor give a lecture while wearing a suit and tie. You are more likely to see them wearing a button down collar shirt with a pair of slacks. However, in some cases it is nearly impossible to distinguish the professor from the students based on appearance alone.
I believe that this new semi-lack of professionalism is a good thing. One thing that it does is allow the gap between the student and professor to decrease. Decreasing the style of dress between the professor and student has allowed more students to approach the professors and seek the help they need.
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