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Is Fashion a Woman's Right? - The Thinking Woman's Fashion Book (Paperback)
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Is Fashion a Woman's Right? - The Thinking Woman's Fashion Book (Paperback)
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"This new book on Fashion and its History is brilliant and
fascinating. It is a must read' for all who are interested in style
and clothes." Roy Miles, author of Priceless: a life in art "An
impressive piece of research which Carolyn Beckingham has
translated into a persuasive narrative. She marshals her material
with skill and authority and presents her arguments in clear,
well-written prose, avoiding academic jargon. The book will appeal
not only to the specialist in this area of study but also to the
general reader. Many will find added pleasure in returning to the
classic literature from which she draws many of her examples." Alan
Beecham, writer and journalist. "The definitive overview of
fashion. An impressive and witty chronological history of our way
of adorning ourselves. A must to enjoy and to treasure." Lucienne
Phillips, fashion doyenne. This book addresses the evidence for the
widespread belief that enjoyment of fashion is necessarily
inconsistent with feminist values, from a feminist (as opposed to a
post-feminist) point of view. It begins by establishing that many
feminists in fact hold this belief and argues that disagreeing does
not mean claiming that feminism was unnecessary or that it is now
rendered redundant by changing social mores. The author describes
the historical background as applied to both men's and women's
clothing in various cultures. She then attempts to rebut the main
anti-fashion arguments by exploring the issues of personal freedom
and political correctness, the claims that fashion makes women sex
objects for men, and the charge that the subject is too trivial to
merit serious discussion, by examining the alleged symbolism of
particular fashions and meanings attached to the concepts of
"nature" and "creativity". Allegations of links between fashion and
pornography are explored, and the disagreements between feminists
on this topic set out. Finally, the issue of dressing for special
occasions and whether this practice has a place in the modern world
is addressed with candour. Is Fashion a Woman's Right?
re-establishes the relationship between fashion and feminist
values.
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