: This category reflects broader consumer sentiments and the political or economic forces of a specific period.
The text uses these categories to systematically examine several key social images:
While praised for its rich illustrations and broad scope by some scholars at Westview Press , the book has faced criticism for a perceived lack of a strong authorial voice and for occasionally failing to systematically compare different sociological theories. Dress Codes: Meanings And Messages In American Culture
: The book traces American fashion trends back to their roots in European history, including the Middle Ages. Critical Reception
: Specific types of attire that indicate membership in communities outside the mainstream, such as the Amish or Hasidic Jewish communities.
