"It is through what we wear that we all establish our identity." Briefly support or contradict this claim.

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Darren Burn (C)        ~  ~        01/05/2007

“It is through what we wear that we all establish our identity.” Briefly support or contradict this claim.

Let us imagine a world where it was acceptable to roam the streets unclothed. Would you still conform to the norm that stated that it was usual to wear clothes? Most would, but there would be a minority who would take the liberty of going out naked. They would be viewed by the majority as anti-conformist and it could have spiralling effects on other aspects of their life – such as their identity.

If a teenager wants to rebel against norms, it is very easy. They simply need to turn up to a dinner party in jeans and a t-shirt and no more need be done. They would have firmly set an impression in the minds of the other “black tie wearers”. It could lead to exclusion from the group even if they knew each other previously because it is showing a side of the person that may have previously been hidden.

There isn’t a human being who doesn’t take appearance into account when getting a first impression of someone. It is what initially attracts one person to another and can give an idea as to what the person may be like.

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However, identity can be established in many ways and clothing is just one of these methods. When looking at a particular group of people, it is usually possible to examine the trends that they exhibit and spot people who look out of place and may be trying to change or enhance their identity through their clothing.

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