Applebaum speaks of the respect that she and her colleagues had for the natives by wearing a sarong in the balinese temples so that they wouldn't offend anyone. By using this appeal to ethos, Applebaum immediately informs us of her experiences and credibility on this topic and also captures the attention of her intended audience. Also, this personal experience that Appebaum shared with us was used throughout her essay to make her point that “if we can be respectful to the natives of other countries by wearing what they wear and joining in on their customs than why cant they do the same for…
Hmong cultures in Laos and America the men wear long black pants belted at the waist, with a red embodied band. Black shirt is tucked in. Women's clothing is a headband with a black or multi-colored shirt, long pants, and striped or plain skirt. The style might differ from different areas. Accessories such as red necklaces with white cloth bands. Being worn on wrist, ankles, or neck. Hmong cultures traditionally believe those analysts have the power. Hmong in America today still wear still wear their traditional clothing for special occasions. Hmong’s dress…
The fact that both Afghan women and North American wear a white dress at the wedding proves that the countries believe in a certain set of values. The color white overall is a sign of purity. For the signing of the documents and the after party of the wedding, Soraya wears a green dress, “we were seated around table, Soraya and I dressed in green-the color of Islam, but also the color of spring and new beginnings”(Hosseini 179). A green dress would show loyalty towards Afghanistan.…
The use of colors, geometrics shapes, cones, feathers and other material make the outfit unique for both men and women. Moreover, I noticed that these outfits are designed in way that allows the dancers to move freely and perform their dances at ease. No matter how sophisticated the dance is, the dancers managed to preform it in a perfect manner.…
Dress code is a significant element which makes up and differentiates societies and this photo has shown that aspect of society as insignigicant. This woman has thrown her thoughts about what societal repercussions may consequent from her actions by wading in the water in a revealing and immature dress, and only then is she content with herself. The distant gaze in her eyes and the nakedness of her legs tells viewers that she has nothing to hide and this accentuates the message of happiness from simply being and simple pleasures even…
In the book “Asian America Through the Lens”, Xing discussed that Asian American aesthetics is usually defined as “consciousness” or “sensitivity” by various filmmakers. He further elaborated that the reason for this is because filmmakers make films from their consciousness. Resulting from the idea of who they are and how they view themselves in the society. Some of the common themes I have seen in Asian American films are the emphasis in performing dance and song, traditional family values, and culture. In the film “Flower Drum Song”, the journey of Mei Li started when a traditional family of Sammy Fong ordered him a picture bride from Hong Kong. Sammy Fong has his eye already with Linda Low so he made his way to transfer…
Hmong’s traditional spirituality and social structure are represented in the textile language. One of best known of Hmong needle art is Paj Ntaub meaning story cloth or flower cloth (Craig, 2010). Hmong began to draw traditional stories so that they would be remembered. Each selection of pattern, colors, and fabric for the custom has an important meanings and functions (Craig, 2010). Each design and geometric pattern of clothes represents different cultural beliefs, symbols, meanings and functions (Craig, 2010). They often use black fabric with bright colored threads, and one of common patterns seen is elephant’s foot that stands for family (Craig, 2010). The patterns are described and named by nature things like ram’s head, snail house, mountains, and dragon’s tail (Craig, 2010). Their traditional designs serve as a visual art and ritual functions. According to McCall (1999), the costumes were to identify themselves as Hmong, to express the wealth, and to prepare one’s sprit to after death. The textile customs, Paj Ntaub, are carried from one generation to next for their festivals, ceremonies, and celebrations, such as Hmong New Year in December (Yang,…
In the second to last paragraph, Tan reserves a gift from her mother of a miniskirt in beige tweed, and a little lesson,” You want to be the same as American girls on the outside…. But inside you must always be Chinese. You must be proud you are different. Your only shame is to have shame.” This, shows the reader how much culture are relevant, important, in theirs and every ones lives. Even though it took a while, it made Amy Tan start to realize the significance of being yourself and embracing your culture.…
In my mask, I incorporate the large hairdo that was often utilized as a sign of status. I have also drawn the scarifications that are used in the culture to mark women (like if she has been married), and I have also included the masoji (tears). Another important aspect of the culture is…
As for dress code, in official they dress conservatively, like in our country. But as for usual dress, they wear very bright colors. And I found it very interesting. Their style differs from ours. It’s European style. For example, they can wear bright green trousers and yellow t-shirt and it looks very modern. It’s ok for their culture.…
Viet Nam War or Pho are the two popular things that people usually think about when the words “Viet Name” are mentioned. However, there are many interesting things about Viet Nam and its culture that people need to learn and explore more. Throughout the history, Vietnamese’s culture has been shaped and influenced by the Chinese, the French, the Russians, and the Americans. Even though the culture has impacts from all of the outside influences, Vietnamese people still maintain and embrace their own culture.…
Because we as readers grew up in the western society, we often think of clothing as a means of expressing our individuality, our style, and as defining whom we are. Offred grew in a similar environment, and that way of thinking was taken away once she became a Handmaid. That was the precise reason why she felt “ fascinated but also repelled” (28) at the same time when she saw the Japanese tourist. She says she “used to dress like that. That was freedom. Westernized they used to call it”(28). She says this because she no longer gets to dress like the tourists any more. In a very little amount of time, the society has forced every individual to change his or her mind about such clothes.…
calmness, stability, and action respectively. Proportion and texture are applied to the woman’s native gown. The…
The ao dai is now standard for weddings, for celebrating Tết and for other formal occasions. A plain white ao dai is a common high school school uniform in the South. Companies often require their female staff to wear uniforms that include the ao dai, so flight attendants, receptionists, bank female staff, restaurant staff, and hotel workers in Vietnam may be seen wearing it.…
Categorised as third-wave feminism, kawaii culture can be argued as a segment of the feminism as it allows women to express their identity through colourful, eccentric fashion- otherwise known as Decora fashion. “Decora is empowering. We (decora girls) feel uplifted when we do Decora.” This statement emphasises the idea that decora fashion allows both genders to utilise fashion to express themselves rather than conforming to society. However, this idea was refuted by Akie Abe, the Japanese Prime Minister’s wife, as she proposed that kawaii culture may be holding back Japan’s women “by (the) pressure from men to be cute, rather than capable.” Furthermore, Abe’s statement was further supported by her reference to a government survey, showing that 8.3% of the higher positions in business were female. Abe’s statement is supported from my focus group as the participants’ response to kawaii culture setting unrealistic expectations on women provoked a unanimous “yes.” This indicates that the portrayal of women in kawaii culture has perpetuated the conventions of femininity. Nevertheless, the idea of kawaii culture being part of the feminist movement was rejected by my focus group since “it doesn’t necessarily mean that” kawaii culture is a feminist movement even thought it involves “mostly women,” indicating that kawaii culture should not be depicted as a convention of femininity. The acculturation of kawaii culture is indicated through the conflicting views of kawaii culture being a feminist movement or cementing unrealistic beauty standards, presenting the impacts of kawaii culture on a…