Clothing and Dress Recollections for Self and Others 1. What is your earliest recollection of your own clothing? Do you remember a specific item of clothing, or a general awareness of clothing? Was there a specific activity or event associated with your earliest clothing recollection? Please describe the item and what you remember about it, including activities and events. Include your age in the description. My earliest recollection in time of my own dress would probably be when I was…
One of the most notorious and unapologetic groups in n rap of the 1980s, N.W.A. (Niggaz Wit Attitude), helped to redefine rap as something that could be intelligent, transformative, and socially aware. You can hear the influences of satire, funk, and realism in their lyrics as well as the impact of artists like Public Enemy, Prince, and RUN DMC. One of their most iconic songs, ‘Fuck Tha’ Police’ was listed on Rolling Stone 's: Greatest Songs of All Time, but it goes much deeper than that. I…
The world of hair extensions is a large and socially excepted trend that all ethnicities try at least one point and time in their life. The hair industry and hair extension companies have created a worldwide buzz that screams a billion dollar industry. Wearing wigs, weaves, clip on extensions, and hairpieces is an easy way to transform your hair from dull and thin too thick and glamorous. The weaving and hair extension installation process can take hours to complete. The process can vary…
`Nittle mentions in her article exactly what cultural appropriation is a “ typically involves members of a dominant group exploiting the culture of less privileged groups, often with little understanding of the latter 's history experience and traditions”(about.com).Cultural appropriation has also become relevant in public settings or functions as well .The song "Don’t Touch My Hair " by Solange Knowles helps me identify and relate to how I 've been affected by cultural appropriation.However…