This is a research that looks into how social factors inspire how men and women dress in three communities. The essay is relevant for individuals that have been freshly introduced to the ideas of gender. It helps the reader explore basic concepts of gender and relate it to fashion choices, and asks and answers thought provoking questions. Should a man wear earrings? Should a woman wear trousers ?
The concept of society influences the idea of gender. Gender does not operate in a vacuum but it rather relies on society. Thus, what one society sees as acceptable is not necessarily considered acceptable in another society. This study investigates the influence of society on gender based fashion choices in three societies. These societies are Ghana, USA and Indian societies. The study does the analysis from four perspectives: wearing of skirts, trousers, earrings and kente cloth. In the end the work comes to the conclusion that gender influences how people dress. With respect to kente, the study found out that it was perceived as a unisex cloth. But for trousers, skirts and earrings , there was not a general acceptance of these choices as unisex cloth in the three societies studied . the differences in how these societies perceive fashion choices show that gender indeed is a social construct and fashion choices that surround a specific gender is invariably influenced by society.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- MOTIVATION OF STUDY
- RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
- THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The study investigates the influence of society on gender-based fashion choices in three societies: Ghana, the USA, and India. It aims to understand how societal norms impact clothing choices related to gender, particularly focusing on skirts, trousers, earrings, and kente cloth.
- The social construction of gender and its impact on fashion choices.
- The role of society in shaping gender norms and expectations.
- The perception of specific clothing items as masculine, feminine, or unisex across different societies.
- The influence of cultural traditions and historical contexts on fashion choices.
- The challenges and possibilities of challenging traditional gender roles in the context of fashion.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- ABSTRACT: The abstract provides a concise overview of the study's purpose, methodology, and key findings, highlighting the influence of society on gendered fashion choices in Ghana, the USA, and India.
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the study's context, explaining the relationship between society, culture, and gender. It discusses the evolution of human societies and the impact of cultural norms on individual behaviors, particularly focusing on fashion choices. The chapter highlights the importance of understanding societal influences on gender roles and how these influences shape fashion choices.
- MOTIVATION OF STUDY: This chapter explains the study's motivation, highlighting the need to understand how gender issues are intertwined with societal structures. It emphasizes the desire to understand how society shapes fashion choices and the potential for individuals to conform or challenge societal norms in their clothing selections.
- RESEARCH QUESTIONS: This chapter outlines the central questions guiding the study, focusing on the relationship between gender and fashion choices. It explores how societal influences impact fashion choices and whether there are universal or culturally specific expectations regarding gendered clothing.
- SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY: This chapter emphasizes the relevance of the study in the field of gender studies. It discusses the potential impact of the study's findings on understanding gender issues, appreciating diverse cultural norms, and promoting a more inclusive approach to fashion choices.
- THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: This chapter introduces the theoretical framework guiding the study, focusing on gender theory. It defines gender theory and its significance in understanding how societal expectations shape gender roles and behaviors, including fashion choices. The chapter emphasizes the importance of considering both biological and social aspects of gender in the context of fashion choices.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this study include gender, fashion choices, social construct, societal influences, cultural norms, gender roles, clothing, skirts, trousers, earrings, kente cloth, Ghana, USA, India, gender theory, and cultural differences.
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- Harry Milton Hayford (Author), 2022, The Social Construct of Fashion Choices. Trousers, Earrings, Skirts, and Kente Cloth, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1222994
