Clothing and Social Class: An Anthropological Perspective
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Clothing and Social Class
Overview of the course, exploring the complex relationship between clothing and social class from an anthropological perspective.

Module #2
The Anthropology of Clothing
Understanding clothing as a cultural artifact, exploring its significance in different societies and historical periods.

Module #3
Social Class:An Anthropological Perspective
Defining social class, exploring its meanings, and examining its relevance in various cultural contexts.

Module #4
Historical Development of Social Class and Clothing
Tracing the evolution of social class and clothing from ancient civilizations to modern times.

Module #5
Theories of Social Class
Examining Marxist, Weberian, and Bourdieusian theories of social class and their relevance to clothing practices.

Module #6
Clothing as Social Identity
Exploring how clothing communicates social identity, including gender, age, occupation, and status.

Module #7
Dressing the Body Politic
Analyzing how clothing reflects and shapes political ideologies, nationalism, and social movements.

Module #8
Class and Consumption
Examining the relationship between social class and consumer culture, including luxury consumption and fast fashion.

Module #9
The Middle Class and the Rise of Fashion
Tracing the emergence of the middle class and its impact on fashion and clothing practices.

Module #10
Working-Class Clothing and Identity
Exploring the clothing practices and identity formation of working-class individuals and communities.

Module #11
Upper-Class Dress and Distinction
Analyzing the role of clothing in maintaining and performing upper-class status and distinction.

Module #12
Subcultural Style and Resistance
Examining the role of clothing in subcultural movements and its relationship to social class and resistance.

Module #13
Globalization and the Commodification of Clothing
Discussing the impact of globalization on clothing production, consumption, and social class.

Module #14
Fashion and Identity Politics
Exploring the intersections of fashion, identity politics, and social class, including race, gender, and sexuality.

Module #15
The Material Culture of Clothing
Examining clothing as material culture, including its production, circulation, and consumption.

Module #16
The Body and Embodiment in Clothing
Analyzing the relationship between the body, embodiment, and clothing, including issues of size, shape, and ability.

Module #17
Hair and Adornment as Social Class Markers
Exploring the role of hair and adornment in signaling social class and status across cultures.

Module #18
The Performance of Social Class in Everyday Life
Examining how social class is performed and negotiated through clothing in daily life.

Module #19
Beyond Clothing:The Social Class of Accessories
Analyzing the role of accessories, such as handbags, shoes, and jewelry, in signaling social class.

Module #20
The Media and the Construction of Social Class
Examining how media representations of social class shape our understanding of clothing and social status.

Module #21
Class and the Fashion Industry
Exploring the social class dynamics within the fashion industry, including labor, production, and consumption.

Module #22
Sustainability and Social Class in Fashion
Discussing the relationship between social class, sustainability, and fashion, including the ethics of fast fashion.

Module #23
Case Study:Street Style and Social Class
Analyzing the relationship between street style, social class, and identity in urban contexts.

Module #24
Case Study:Luxury Fashion and Social Class
Examining the role of luxury fashion in maintaining and performing upper-class status and distinction.

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Clothing and Social Class: An Anthropological Perspective ( 25 Modules )

Clothing and Social Class: An Anthropological Perspective
( 25 Modules )