WHY DO WE WEAR CLOTHES CHAPTER 19 1

THREE TYPES OF CLOTHING NEEDS • Physical Needs • Protection • Psychological Needs •

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? 1. Weather • Cold temperatures • Sunshine • High winds

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? 2. Environmental Dangers • Provide physical protection from dirt, insects,

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? 3. Workplace Hazards • Guard against bruises, cuts, burns, other

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? • Against Enemies • Body shields and suits of armor

PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ADORNMENT – FEELING OF WELL BEING • Wearing clothes that enhance your

PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ADORNMENT: DECORATION/EMBELLISHMENT • Found in many cultures throughout history • Paint •

SOCIAL NEEDS: GROUP IDENTIFICATION • Satisfies need to belong • Profession • Social group

DRESS CODES §Standards of dress that are enforced in a social setting § Formal

STATUS • A person’s position or rank in comparison to others • Clothing used

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WHY DO WE WEAR CLOTHES? ? ? ? CHAPTER 19 -1

THREE TYPES OF CLOTHING NEEDS • Physical Needs • Protection • Psychological Needs • Adornment • Social Needs • Identification • Modesty • Status

PHYSICAL NEEDS

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? 1. Weather • Cold temperatures • Sunshine • High winds • Rain

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? 2. Environmental Dangers • Provide physical protection from dirt, insects, and harmful agents

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? 3. Workplace Hazards • Guard against bruises, cuts, burns, other injury • Sterile gloves, face masks, for medical professionals • Specialized garments to protect against contamination, chemicals, radiation and fires • Athletes wear helmets, gloves, pads, and shoes

PHYSICAL NEEDS PROTECTION-FROM WHAT? • Against Enemies • Body shields and suits of armor in past • Military • Helmets • Pockets & belts to hold weapons • Camouflage fabric • Police officers –bullet proof vests • Some cultures believe clothing can protect against evil spirits, illness, etc • Good luck charms • Medallions

PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS

PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ADORNMENT – FEELING OF WELL BEING • Wearing clothes that enhance your appearance can boost your self-esteem • Certain colors, fabrics, & styles of clothing can affect how you feel

PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ADORNMENT: DECORATION/EMBELLISHMENT • Found in many cultures throughout history • Paint • Jewelry • Body scarring • Hair • Fabric

SOCIAL NEEDS

SOCIAL NEEDS: GROUP IDENTIFICATION • Satisfies need to belong • Profession • Social group • Teams/Uniforms • Country of heritage

DRESS CODES §Standards of dress that are enforced in a social setting § Formal dress codes are based on the belief that how people dress tends to affect their behavior § work § school § Informal dress codes exist in society and reflect popular beliefs about modesty

STATUS • A person’s position or rank in comparison to others • Clothing used to gain a higher rank in society • People willing to pay extra for garments with most desired labels and logos • Shows others what they’ve achieved • Military uniform – stripes • Scouts – badges • Athletic letter