Fashion as a Reflection of Social Class and Identity

This exam focuses on the relationship between fashion, social class, and identity, analyzing how clothing choices reflect and signify class dynamics. Theoretical frameworks regarding class distinctions will be emphasized.

Understanding the interplay between fashion and social class is essential for recognizing how identity is constructed in relation to economic factors. This analysis informs social commentary and critique within fashion contexts.

Students will be evaluated on their ability to articulate how fashion serves as a marker of social class and the implications of such representations. Critical analysis of historical and contemporary examples will be central to the assessment.

Participants may be encouraged to reflect upon how social changes influence fashion trends and identity expressions over time. This examination will foster a deeper understanding of fashion's role in societal stratification.