Why is fashioned gendered?
2006-10-17 14:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by Orditz 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Ok a hop hat is like a "pork pie hat" only different. More modern version. I am asking in general, as in why don't I get on public transport and see men wearing dresses. There is a difference by the way, from wearing a skirt. And why is it humorious if large muscular men wear dresses? Fashion is a gender expression and is gendered. Go into any shopping mall and you will see, on one hand side is the "men's fashion" on the other side the "women's fashion". My question is why is fashion (ie the clothes we put on ourselves and there innate objects) gendered?
2006-10-17 15:32:17 · update #1
You make a really spectacular point with your question, "My question is why is fashion (ie the clothes we put on ourselves and there innate objects) gendered?"
the people who argued that they weren't gendered wouldnt' be able to spot a zebra from a state building..
*slaps forehead*
kiltz ARE gendered, because MEN wore them into battle (The social institution of gender segregated people into those who could be warriors (and wear gender appropriate clothing for the roles they played as gendered people) and i'm sure there are tons and TONS of gendered aspects to kiltz other than that.
Also, Gendered fashion changes from culture to culture, such as the clothing worn in india, does it differ from gender to gender? Dresses and skirts aren't universally for women-gendered people (a rose by any other name ^_~).
Pants were practical in western culture.
Dresses served a purpose (they did good at limiting mobility... foot binding anyone? gad!)
Also, when you walk into stores and observe the gender segregated clothing aisle, you are observing what sociologists call "the pink and blue" syndrom. Selling gender is a lucrative job. We sell gender more than any other single theme in the US. Companies convince consumers that men prefer one smell while women prefer a different smell and get households to buy double the product... They tell people what colors to prefer, which way their shirts should button, the durability of clothing and the availability of sturdy work clothing in gendered sizes...
The list goes on and on. >_<
sheeple really buy into this stuff. Gender is an idea, and archetype that's nearly impossible for one to reach and find satisfaction with. there is always the question "does this look good" (do i look pretty/handsome enough---appropriate/gender-approvable) many people have to keep putting on all of this outside stuff in order to feel that they are performing gender correctly, gender appropriate attractiveness, etc.
Thank you for posting your question!
2006-10-17 19:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A hop hat or a top hat? A top hat would be tasteful, setting off the femininity of the dress and the practicality of the strap on. A bit of whimsy and probably fetching.
Its ok for men to wear dresses, however, lets face it, most of them have horrible taste. More than half the christian, conservative, republican upper class heterosexual men are wearing women's panties under their Armani suits, and the other half want to. In my world, (BDSM community)men are many times crossdressed, and well accepted, even here in the midwest.
2006-10-17 15:07:27 · answer #2 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In India, men wear a long flowing robe that looks like a skirt. This is not an engendered thing, but environmental. It's bloody hot in India. Such a design helps lower body temperature.
In Scotland, men wear kilts that look like skirts. This is not a sex role indicator, but an issue of expediency. Men run faster wearing skirts. During war, kilts were worn so the soldiers could flee their enemies (the Normans) quickly on foot. Nothing to do with gender there.
Both examples I have described rely on FUNCTION - not SEX or GENDER.
Graham Kennedy got away with wearing dresses on his show in the '60's because he was popular. Dame Edna is an Aussie icon.
Respected men can wear dresses. That is not an issue of gender, but social hierarchy.
2006-10-17 15:06:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
be comfortable! wear what you want... makes no difference to me!
2006-10-17 15:05:54 · answer #4 · answered by maddog1968 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B/c of religion.
2006-10-17 15:00:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wear it anyway
2006-10-17 15:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's just the way it is
2006-10-17 15:07:33 · answer #7 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋