EXAM 3

"blue collar" dress includes: a. a white button down b. khakis c. a blue denim shirt

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something about types of clothing:

I think the answer is "shirt and trousers"

Who introduced the first designer line of maternity wear?

Liz Lange

What is a high-timer?

a Ghana woman that wants to be seen dressed in gorgeous and fanciful style

Which costume was worn by the poorer, working class Rocio pilgrims?

a. camisa caqui

In the article , "Casino Gives Workers Look They Can, Must Live with,"

a. harrah's casino has initiated new appearance standards

School uniforms : a. create a more structured setting in schools b. make dress equal and lessens class appearance c. both A+B d. none

c. both A+B

the term jibaro: a. can be used as an honorary title b. can be used as a lack of education c. both A+B d. neither a nor b

c. both A+B

death as a metaphor is used as: a. journey b. sleep c. both a + b d. neither a nor b

c. both a + b

1. Which of the following was not a reason Jewelry worn for purposes of grief or mourning during the 19th century __________________ a. made of hair b. made of jet c. served as a souvenir of the deceased d. all of the above

d. all of the above

According to the article by Medvedev and moshi, the khanga: a. is a piece of cloth b. represents woman hood c. conveyed messages before nyerere's presidency d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Annette Manlief was a young mother who decided to start a cloth diaper business for all of following reasons EXCEPT: a. saw using disposable diapers increased their garbage by one bag a week b. cost of disposable diapers c. environmental issues d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following describes adinkra cloth? : a. is a form of funeral cloth b. carries/communicates meaning c. is worn by men and women in Ghana d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of the following would be considered a dress code a. male employees at a bank are required to wear a suit and tie b. female and male employees at a large national retailer are required to wear blue polo and khakis c. not showing religious affiliation through jewlery or headwear at work d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Complete the sentence. Clothing____________________________ a. helps kids learn the skill of dressing b. helps kids experiment with identities c. facilitates creative activity d. marks membership in a group e. ALL OF THE ABOVE

e. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Marckettie and Farrell-Beck's research of women's dressing for business success a. included an analysis of books, magazines, and newspapers b. found that during the early 20th century that magazines columns discouraged overly fashionable details c. found that women in the later 20th century were encouraged to wear the success suit d. found that women in the late 20th century were encouraged to dress to impress e. all of the above

e. all of the above

According to the article, "Lessons from Ugly Betty," conformity is not important to business attire

false

Today children are less involved in clothing selection than in the past.

false

the similarity-attraction theory indicates that we are attracted only to people who have the same hair and eye color as yourself.

false

In the 19th century, how was fashion information best disseminated

fashion publications

which is least likely to be a middle-aged child reference group:

grandparents

Media portrays____

ideal norms

________________ can be defined as "the way we learn and think about others and their characteristics, intentions and inner states."

person perception

Jibaro culture is a part of ______________________ culture

puerto rican

Who personified the ideal woman of the early 20th century, prior to 1920

the gibson girl

An example of why it is important how we dress an infant is

to allow for small motor movement

A job interview is one instance where a first impression may really make a difference

true

Blogs have changed how college women dress

true

Federal civil rights lay in the United States prohibits sex discrimination in the workplace

true

Gender is learned through socialization

true

In recent years, dress that expressed a worker's religion has become an issue in the workplace

true

In recent years, women and pregnancy clothes in the workplace has become an issue

true

Mary Jane shoes were originally worn by men and women (T/F)

true

Mattel's 1997 Puerto Rican Barbie wears clothing and accessories that do not reflect the dress of peasants in Puerto Rican history

true

Status involves a person's position in a social hierarchy.

true

Subcultures use clothing and accessories to express their inequality from the cultural norm of a time period

true

The Social Comparison Theory indicates that humans compare themselves to others, particularly in regard to appearance

true

transgender teens are more prone to suicide, depression, and drug abuse (T/F)

true

with the rise of counterfeit and fake items, anything can be instantaneously made in fashion for a cheaper price

true

which is a new target market in the fashion industry?

tweens

According to Murphy and gozalez-faraco traje de farales associated with pilgrimages in the Andalusia region of Spain

was dress for women

what is an Asante preman?

wealthy Ghana women (often traders)