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Dress, appearance, and diversity in U.S. society / Kelly L. Reddy-Best ; Abbey K. Elder and Lesya Hassall.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Reddy-Best, Kelly L., author.
- Elder, Abbey, author.
- Hassall, Lesya, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Clothing and dress--Social aspects--Textbooks.
- Clothing and dress.
- Fashion--Social aspects--Textbooks.
- Fashion.
- Gender expression.
- Body image.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xv, 142 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Ames, IA : Iowa State University Digital Press, 2020.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- This book introduces topics about identity, dress, and the body. Through the content, readers explore how individuals and communities use dress as a way to communicate (i.e. "negotiate" in fashion studies) their various identities. There is heightened attention to social justice, power, privilege, and oppression. That is, the content focuses on the experiences of historically marginalized communities and the ways they navigate dress and dressing their bodies in different contexts. In the first part of the book, readers are introduced to concepts and theories related to fashion, clothing, dress, and/or accessories. In the second part, readers examine the role that fashion, clothing, dress, and/or accessories play in identity development for individuals in marginalized communities in the United States..
- Contents:
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Part I. Dress Theories and Concepts
- 1. Orientation
- 2. Dress, Appearance, and Identity
- 3. Identity, Social Justice, and Dress
- 4. Social Science Theories
- 5. Culture
- 6. Subculture and Group Membership
- 7. Fashion Theories
- Part II. Dress and Marginalized Communities
- 8. Sex and Gender
- 9. Sexuality
- 10. Beauty and Attractiveness
- 11. Disability
- 12. Religion
- 13. Race and Ethnicity
- Final Student Reflection
- Book Contributors
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on: online resource; title from PDF information screen (Open, viewed December 02, 2022).
- Access Restriction:
- Unrestricted online access
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