Re Claiming Bodies Through Fashion And Style
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Re Claiming Bodies Through Fashion And Style
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Author : Viola Thimm
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-07-05
Re Claiming Bodies Through Fashion And Style written by Viola Thimm and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-05 with Social Science categories.
This book investigates ways of dressing, style and fashion as gendered and embodied, but equally as “religionized” phenomena, particularly focusing on one significant world religion: Islam. Through their clothing, Muslims negotiate concepts and interpretations of Islam and construct their intersectionally interwoven position in the world. Taking the interlinkages between ‘fashionized religion,’ ‘religionized fashion,’ commercialization and processes of feminization as a starting point, this book reshapes our understanding of gendered forms of religiosity and spirituality through the lens of gender and embodiment. Focusing mainly on the agency and creativity of women as they appropriate ways of performing and interpreting various modalities of Muslim clothing and body practices, the book investigates how these social actors deal with empowering conditions as well as restrictive situations. Foregrounding contemporary scholars’ diverse disciplinary, theoretical and methodological approaches, this book problematizes and complicates the discursive and lived interactions and intersections between gender, fashion, spirituality, religion, class, and ethnicity. It will be relevant to a broad audience of researchers across gender, sociology of religion, Islamic and fashion studies.
Re Claiming Bodies Through Fashion And Style
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Author : Viola Thimm
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Re Claiming Bodies Through Fashion And Style written by Viola Thimm and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
"Like the wide array of practices these essays examine, this book invites readers to consider the diversity of settings and meanings that fall under the broad umbrella of Muslim sartorial style. We are introduced to the intimate yet high-stakes decisions ranging from headcover to nail polish, from Mauritania to Turkey to Indonesia. In so doing, we are reminded of the centrality of two important facts. First, that all forms of dress and the techniques of their use are always formed in dense familial, national, and transnational contexts. Second, that this variety still intersects with a fundamental fact: these styles dress and address the body. By refocusing on the body, this volume allows interdisciplinary perspectives to productively cross-fertilize the field of modest dress." Carla Jones, Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA This book investigates ways of dressing, style and fashion as gendered and embodied, but equally as "religionized" phenomena, particularly focusing on one significant world religion: Islam. Through their clothing, Muslims negotiate concepts and interpretations of Islam and construct their intersectionally interwoven position in the world. Taking the interlinkages between 'fashionized religion,' 'religionized fashion,' commercialization and processes of feminization as a starting point, this book reshapes our understanding of gendered forms of religiosity and spirituality through the lens of gender and embodiment. Focusing mainly on the agency and creativity of women as they appropriate ways of performing and interpreting various modalities of Muslim clothing and body practices, the book investigates how these social actors deal with empowering conditions as well as restrictive situations. Foregrounding contemporary scholars' diverse disciplinary, theoretical and methodological approaches, this book problematizes and complicates the discursive and lived interactions and intersections between gender, fashion, spirituality, religion, class, and ethnicity. It will be relevant to a broad audience of researchers across gender, sociology of religion, Islamic and fashion studies. Viola Thimm is Professorial Candidate (Habilitandin) at the Institute of Anthropology, University of Heidelberg (Germany). A cultural anthropologist, her research interests include cultural practices of mobility, gender relations and intersectionality, and Islam and its socio-cultural entanglements.
Reclaiming Spirit In The Black Faith Tradition
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Author : D. Hicks
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2012-10-31
Reclaiming Spirit In The Black Faith Tradition written by D. Hicks and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-31 with Philosophy categories.
This work attempts to uncover the function of religion for those degraded on the basis of race. Accordingly, Recalibrating Spirit reveals the role of religion in critical reflection on and active protest against negative assertions about racial identity in general, and the abuse of black life in particular.
Shame Modesty And Honor In Islam
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Author : Ayang Utriza Yakin
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-12-28
Shame Modesty And Honor In Islam written by Ayang Utriza Yakin and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-28 with Religion categories.
With a particular emphasis on definitions, continuities, and change, this edited volume examines the historical role and function of haya' or feelings of shame, modesty, and honor in Islamic theology and law, and explores contemporary Muslims' engagements with the concept. The book explores various conceptions of haya' and the practices associated with the concept in both Muslim majority and minority contexts. The empirically rich contributions reveal how haya' is socially constructed in varying social and cultural environments across the globe. From medieval Islam to the modern day, this book demonstrates the importance of haya' and its temporal and spatial transformations.
The Political Economy Of Status
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Author : Theodore Koutsobinas
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2014-11-28
The Political Economy Of Status written by Theodore Koutsobinas and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-28 with Political Science categories.
In this timely book, Theodore Koutsobinas explores the system of status markets and their social effects including inequality. He explains how media fascination with superstars and luxury consumption goods amplify positional concerns for all, distort t
Empowerment In Threads
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Author : Emily M
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-09
Empowerment In Threads written by Emily M and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-09 with Health & Fitness categories.
Dive into the vibrant and transformative world of women's fashion with "Empowerment in Threads: Navigating Women's Fashion with Confidence and Health," a compelling exploration that intertwines the threads of personal freedom, societal change, and the celebration of femininity through clothing. This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on fashion as a powerful tool for self-expression, empowerment, and body positivity. Through insightful chapters, "Empowerment in Threads" peels back the layers of fashion's impact, from the revolutionary symbolism of mini skirts and the liberating choice of going braless or commando, to the elegance of sheer clothing and the practical comfort of G-strings versus the discomfort of safety shorts. Each garment is revealed not just as a piece of fabric, but as a statement of resistance, an assertion of identity, and a celebration of the female form in all its diversity. Beyond the aesthetic and cultural significance of these fashion choices, the book delves into the health considerations and psychological benefits that come with embracing one's personal style. It challenges conventional norms and invites readers to reconsider the role of clothing in shaping self-perception and societal attitudes towards femininity and body image. "Empowerment in Threads" is more than a fashion book; it is a call to action for women to dress for themselves, to make choices that resonate with their values and well-being, and to reclaim their bodies from the gaze of others. It encourages a balanced approach to fashion, where beauty and health coexist, and where the Body Mass Index (BMI) is considered alongside the joy of self-expression. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a feminist, or anyone interested in the crossroads of culture, identity, and health, "Empowerment in Threads" offers a compelling narrative that will inspire you to view your wardrobe as a canvas of empowerment. Embrace your individuality, celebrate your body with confidence, and navigate the world of women's fashion with an enlightened perspective. Welcome to a journey of empowerment, one outfit at a time.
Modest Fashion
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Author : Reina Lewis
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-05-30
Modest Fashion written by Reina Lewis and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Social Science categories.
Increasing numbers of women are engaging in the development and discussion of modest dressing; a movement matched by a growing media and popular demand for intelligent commentary about the topic. Modest Fashion sets out to meet that need. As a trend, modest dressing is spreading across the world, yet it is rarely viewed as 'fashion'. Studying consumers and producers, retailers and bloggers, Modest Fashion provides an up to the minute account of the art of dressing modestly - and fashionably. Leading scholars in the area, along with journalists, fashion designers, entrepreneurs and bloggers discuss the emergence of a niche market for modest fashion among and between Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith groups as well as secular dressers. Crossing creeds and cultures, analysing commentary alongside commerce, the book probes the personal and the political as well as religious, aesthetic and economic implications of contemporary dress practices and the debates that surround them.
Reclaiming The Archive
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Author : Vicki Callahan
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 2010-04-15
Reclaiming The Archive written by Vicki Callahan and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-15 with Performing Arts categories.
Reclaiming the Archive: Feminism and Film History brings together a diverse group of international feminist scholars to examine the intersections of feminism, history, and feminist theory in film. Editor Vicki Callahan has assembled essays that reflect a range of methodological approaches—including archival work, visual culture, reception studies, biography, ethno-historical studies, historiography, and textual analysis—by a diverse group of film and media studies scholars to prove that feminist theory, film history, and social practice are inevitably and productively intertwined. Essays in Reclaiming the Archive investigate the different models available in feminist film history and how those feminist strategies might serve as paradigmatic for other sites of feminist intervention. Chapters have an international focus and range chronologically from early cinema to post-feminist texts, organized around the key areas of reception, stars, and authorship. A final section examines the very definitions of feminism (post-feminism), cinema (transmedia), and archives (virtual and online) in place today. The essays in Reclaiming the Archive prove that a significant heritage of film studies lies in the study of feminism in film and feminist film theory. Scholars of film history and feminist studies will appreciate the breadth of work in this volume.
Contested Bodies
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Author : John Hassard
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-10-04
Contested Bodies written by John Hassard and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-04 with Social Science categories.
The body occupies a prime position in contemporary theoretical work, yet still there is no consensus on exactly what it is and what constitutes it. Contested Bodies brings together a number of different accounts and perspectives on the body, drawing out some of the key connections and disjunctures from this most contested of topics. This volume features fresh and fascinating contributions from some of the leading thinkers and upcoming theorists in the field. Themes that run through the work include: * the place of the body in theory * the notion of labour in the production of bodies * the transformative potential of bodies on spaces. Grounded in real life experience and examples, this key text will be a valuable reference for undergraduates of sociology and gender studies.
A Philosophy Of Fashion Through Film
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Author : Laura T. Di Summa
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-20
A Philosophy Of Fashion Through Film written by Laura T. Di Summa and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-20 with Philosophy categories.
The question of whether movies can deliver philosophical content is a leading topic in the cognitive and analytic debate on film. But instead of turning to the well-trodden terrain of narrative and emotional engagement, this is the first time fashion and costume choices are analyzed to demonstrate how movies can be said to be doing philosophy. Considering how fashion and costumes can deliver the epistemic content of a film and act as a guidance to the interpretation of the philosophical content of a film, Laura T. Di Summa examines fashion and costume choices in classical and contemporary films. She discusses a number of cinematic examples, and the costumes and fashion elements within them, illustrating the importance of issues such as the performative side of fashion, the alteration between novelty and repetition, the pivotal role of the body, and the relation between fashion, style, and individual as well as collective identity. Featuring close examinations of 1950s melodramas, Hollywood blockbusters and documentaries such as All That Heaven Allows, Mad Max Fury Road, and McQueen, Di Summa uses an innovative new lens to provide fresh philosophical analysis of films. The result is not only an advancement of our understanding of the aesthetic means through which film can do philosophy, but the first insights into a philosophy of fashion.