1. Unit 1 Clothing and Society Lecture 1: Basic Functions of Clothing
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Unit 1 Clothing and Society
Lecture 1: Basic Functions of Clothing

2. Function
The clothing you choose meets certain basic needs that all people share
You determine the function

3. Function ??????

4. Protection Protect us from the environment (sun, wind,
rain, cold, soil, bacteria ……)

5. Function???

6. Adornment Decoration makes people feel beautiful
The meaning of what is beautiful varies by culture

7. Function????

8. Identification Describes who someone is or what they
Uniforms within a group help them be seen easily
Dress codes are a type of identification / uniform

9. Function???

10. Modesty People cover up their bodies according to what
they think is decent in different situations
Modesty varies in different cultures and situations

11. Function???

12. Status Shows a persons rank in comparison to others
Royalty traditionally wear certain colours
(red / purple)
Badges, awards, ribbons, and stripes show status