3.2. Perception of Cultures through Dress

Try these first

1. 1.

   What term describes the rules governing behavior within a culture?

   Hint

   Think about what guides societal behavior.

2. 2.

   What is the meaning of 'identity'?

   Hint

   Consider what makes someone unique.

3. 3.

   What is the relationship between dress and cultural identity?

   • They are unrelated
   • Dress reflects cultural beliefs
   • Dress is only for fashion

   Hint

   Consider how clothing conveys messages about who we are.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural norms are formal rules only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of how people behave in different situations.

5. 5.

   Design a social experiment to observe how dress affects social interactions in various settings (like a cafeteria vs. a formal event). What do you predict will happen?

   Hint

   Consider how people's attitudes might change with different attire.

6. 6.

   Create a presentation analyzing how globalization is changing traditional wedding attire in various cultures. What are some implications of these changes?

   Hint

   Think about how cultures blend and adapt to each other.