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Apparel Selection Test 2
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Undergraduate 3
10/13/2011

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Term
Culture Definition according to Hoebel:
Definition
"A system of learned behavior patterns which are characteristic of members of a society"
Term
Culture Definition according to Spradley
Definition
A culture refers to:

What people Know (knowledge)
What people DO (behavior)
What people MAKE (artifacts)
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What is a "Society"?
Definition
A group of people living and working together in a systematic way to carry out their lives

All societies have culture

Culture is not high or low
Term
What is Global Awareness?
Definition
Geographic knowledge
cultural Knowledge
Awareness of their interconnections around the world
Term
Why is global awareness important?
Definition
Business
Design Education
Others
Term
What factors enhance interaction in other cultures?
Definition
Technical ability
language training
experience in other cultures
ability to adapt to new environments
Term
Ruth Benedict's Arc of Human Potential: Factors that influence dress in a culture
Definition
Climate and natural resources
Technology/economy
Social/Political organization
Aesthetics
Religion, ideology, ritual
Culture contact
Term
What are the cultural perspecives on dress?
Definition
Holistic viewpoint
culturally relative viewpoint
Avoid Ethnocentrism
Term
Holistic viewpoint
Definition
meaning and use of dress can be understood only through study of all aspects of a culture
Term
Culturally relative viewpoint
Definition
understanding dress as it has meaning to the insider or wearers of the clothing
Term
avoid Ethnocentrism
Definition
judge others by the standards or beliefs of one's own culture (cultural snobbishness)
Term
Body Modifications
Definition
Can change or redesign the body either temporarily or permanently

Body color
body texture
body shape
body odor
Term
Examples of Body Color
Definition
tanning
hair color
Term
Examples of body texture
Definition
shaving
hair styles
moisturizer
plastic surgery/ face peeling
Term
Examples of body shape
Definition
corsets
physical activity
plasitc surgery
grow a beard or mustache
Term
Examples of body odors
Definition
perfumes
deodorants
Term
Body Enclosures
Definition
cover the body in some way (as minimal as ring, or all encompassing as a Berka)
Term
What are the categories of body coverings?
Definition
wrap- around
suspended
pre-shaped
combination
Term
Wrap-around
Definition
wrap around body or a part of it

as they are put on they are ADJUSTED TO FIT so they have the amount of tighness or looseness desired
Term
What are examples of wrap arounds?
Definition
Scarf or sash
necktie
toga
sari
turban
Term
Suspended
Definition
Hang from some part of the body such as the shoulders, wrist, or neck
Term
What are some examples of suspended body enclosures?
Definition
Bangles
necklaces
scarf NOT wrapped around, if it is just draped over shoulders
Term
Pre-shaped
Definition
Designed to accomodate the contours and dimensions (fit your body) before you put it on
Term
What are examples of pre-shaped body coverings?
Definition
Shoes
pants
hats
undergarments
clothing
rings
gloves
belts with buckle
watches
Term
Combination (body coverings)
Definition
Some mixutre of pre-shaped, suspended, or wrap- around
Term
Examples of combination body coverings
Definition
Suit coat (pre-shaped to fit you but it also suspends from your shoulders)

Blazer

Full gathered skirt (pre-shaped for waist but suspends from your waist)
Term
Attachments to the Body
Definition
Typically only cover a small area of the body to which they're attached
Term
What are the categories of attachments to the body?
Definition
Insertions
Clips
adherents
hand-held items
Term
Insertions
Definition
pierced earrings
lip disk
dentures
contacts
hairpieces
Term
CLips
Definition
clip on earrings
barrettes
hair extensions
flowers
Term
Adherents
Definition
eyelashes
fake nails
false mustaches'
beauty marks
Term
Hand held items
Definition
clutch
umbrella
holding a leash
Term
Attachments to body enclosures
Definition
cover only small areas of body enclosures to which they are affixed
Term
Clips (attachments to body enclosures)
Definition
suspenders
tie clasps
mitten clips
Term
Insertions (attachments to body enclosures)
Definition
Cufflinks
broach
belts (inserted into belt loops)
Shoelaces
Coursages/ boutonniers
Term
Same forms of dress may have ________________.
Definition
Different meanings

Colors may have different meanings in different countries- Red: Zambia- death and danger
Term
Different forms of dress may have ___________________.
Definition
same meaning

Different cultures get married in a different way

Americans-rings
Africans- tattoo on chin
Amish man- has beard
Term
Basic life belifs of the Amish
Definition
1. Separatism from the world, avoid worldly ways
2. Nonresistance to aggression, refusal to bear arms
3. Adult Baptism (15-22)
4. Cradle-to-Grave Philosophy
5. Refusal to take an oath (except to God)
Term
Amish's separatism from the world, avoid worldly ways
Definition
simplicity of dress
no jewelry, no pockets
no closets
lack of fashion
Term
How does the Amish show their nonresistance to aggression, refusal to bear arms?
Definition
no military styles: metal buttons and belt buckles
No mustaches
Term
Adult Baptism
Definition
anabaptists
strict adherence to dress norms after baptism
Term
Cradle-to-Grave philosophy
Definition
Amish society takes care of it's own
Similarity in dress aids in comformity to group
Term
Refusal to take an oath (except to God)
Definition
I "affirm" is OK
NOT "I Swear"
Term
Arc of Human Potential
Definition
Factors that Influence the forms of dress that culture chooses
Term
how climate affects the amish
Definition
midwest seasons
layering of clothing
head coverings (both men and women)
Functional clothing (easy care)
Use of natural and manufactured fibers
Term
How Technology/Economy is affected by the Amish
Definition
No automobiles
No telephones or electricity
Thrifty
Leave land as they found it
Make clothes
hand-me-downs
nice clothes become everyday clothes
wear out clothing
Term
How the amish are affected Social/ Political organization
Definition
Social:
Family
Church District (around 40 families


Political:
Tied with religious organization
their church is considered to be democratic (women have a say/vote)
===leaders are usually married men
Term
Aesthetics of the Amish
Definition
Neatness
Preciseness
Cleanliness
Simplicity

Dress and Appearance: Neatness, grooming, cleanliness, simplicity
--natural, unadorned appearance
Term
Amish Religion/Ritual/Ideaology
Definition
Religion is part of every day life

Body coverage
Sex differentiation in dress

=No amish women wear pants, etc.
same styles to church as everyday
Ordnug: Set of rules to live by
Sunning: Sanction of wearing non-Amish dress/clothing
Term
Culture Contact
Definition
Awareness of other cultures, minimal separation, rural so less exposure to "new"

Amish don't want their youth to be influenced so "new" is carefully considered
Term
Dress Symbols
Definition
Clear meanings due to:
Stability over time
conformity to norms

Roles are clearly differentiated by:
Gender, marriage, age, religious leaders.
Term
Marriage Roles
Definition
Men: Married wear beards; unmarried are clean shaven

Women: married usually wear apron same color as dress; unmarried wear white organdy apron
Term
Age Roles of the Amish
Definition
Up to 2 years old: Boys and girls wear dresses-easier to change diapers

Children:
wear same styles as adults although can be more colorful
-Still have to have styles that identify them as part of the Amish culture
Term
Religious Leaders
Definition
Bishops: Some minor differences in coats as well as width of brim on hats

Minister: a minor difference in the heigh of the crown of the hat **leaders are always married males**
Term
Amish Schools
Definition
are taught by women who are an eighth grade graduate and who did well in school.

Chief Justice Burger- as long as their children can meet certain guidelines in education, they can have theirs school the way they want
Term
Amish negotiation with hospitals
Definition
amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Negotiated with hospitals a price of 40% off doctor fees (pay cash up front)

Deal was sealed with a handshake. No written contract.
Term
Damut
Definition
Means humility
what the Amish lean towards
Term
Hochmut
Definition
means pride
Term
Amish are most respected for their:
Definition
farming
Term
fashion exhibits: Zeitgeist
Definition
"Spirit of the times"
Term
15th century architecture and clothing represented in a ________
Definition
vertical way
Term
16th century renaissance went more ___________________ from furniture to clothing
Definition
broad and wide
Term
Silhouette
Definition
the outline of a style
Silhouettes change over time and from season to season
Term
Styles
Definition
The distinctive characteristic of a product that distinguishes it from a something of the same type

Buttons
turtle neck sweaters
V-neck

Could talk about styles from pants, suits, dresses, etc.
Styles come in and out of fashion
Term
Fad
Definition
short-lived fashions
in and out quickly

Jeggings
Wheelies
Term
classic
Definition
something that never goes out of style, timeless

Little black dress
pearls
jeans
turtle necks
button down shirts
Term
Fashions
Definition
Styles of dress temporarily adopted by a large group of people

because the style is perceived as being socially approriate for the time and situation

Fashion and style are NOT synonymous
Term
Haute Couture (ot)
Definition
"high fashion"
clothing on the paris runways
expensive and exclusive fashion
best of the best as far as materials are concerned
Custom design
==been made to measure (opposed to ready-to-wear)
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