Why Women Wear What They Wear
- ISBN-10
- 1847887511
- ISBN-13
- 9781847887511
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 178
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-11-01
- Publisher
- Berg
- Author
- Sophie Woodward
Description
Presents an intimate ethnography of clothing choice. This book uses real women's lives and clothing decisions-observed and discussed at the moment of getting dressed - to illustrate theories of clothing, the body, and identity. It provides students of anthropology and fashion with a fresh perspective on the social issues and constraints.
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