Functionality of Clothing

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SAD Presentation

By

Sam Banerjee

Functionality of Clothing


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The wearing of clothing is exclusivelya human characteristic

and is a feature of most human societies. It is not

known when humans began wearing

clothes. Anthropologists believe thatanimal skins and vegetation were adapted into

coverings as protection from cold, heat and rain,

especially as humans

migrated to new climates.


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Studies suggest that clothing may have been

used as long ago as 650 thousand years ago -

much longer than previously thought.

Alternatively, covering may have been

invented first for other purpose,

such as magic, decoration, cult,

or prestige, and later found to

be practical as well.


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Some simple purposes of early clothing were:

To protect from weather extremities

To protect from beasts and animals

Humility and social conscience.


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Over the years, clothing changed from being just

a basic need of people to being a canvas for

various mindsets and whims of a personal mind

and the society as a whole. The concept of

coverage became a personal one, and as days

passed in the books of history, clothing slowly

turned into what it is today.


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Some of the causes of the change in clothing are:

Need for separation of classes.

Need for superior expression.

Need to stand out.

Modernization and globalized change.


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There were many factors that have affected thegrowth curve of clothing since it was first incepted

by the Early man. These reasons can be

broadened as:

Social and Political reforms

World War

Womens and youth

empowerment


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Advancement of science

Evolution of uniforms.


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Some factors that affect the way people dress now,are as follows:

Protection from hot or cold weather.

Protection during hazardous activities such

as hunting, hiking, cooking and the production

of arts and crafts.

Protection from situations such as fire or the

effects of warfare or terrorism.


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Social identification of the social class ofstrangers by means of informal clothing styles

or uniforms

Identification of members of a

particular team, group or political affiliations.

Deception involving the use of disguise

Social intimidation or reassurance by associating

particular forms of dress code .


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So, we can see how clothing evolved through the

ages, depending on different purposes and needs

of people. Modern day clothing is ever evolving,

and one can only guess where the path ofdressing will lead to, next.


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