Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in US Part II Dress and Marginalized Communities Chapter 12 Religion

12 . RELIGION Module Learning Objectives ( In this chapter , you will Identify foundational concepts related to religion , fashion , identity , appearance , and dress . Identify different types of dress worn by people following different oppressed religions in the United States . Identify people following different oppressed religions experiences in the United States wearing different dress objects reflecting their religious identities . Identify different fashion brands that produce and sell dress objects for people following different oppressed religions in the United States . Explain the role of dress and appearance in the development of one religious identity in the United States . Examine how dress and appearance of people following different oppressed religions in the United States are represented in the fashion system ( advertisements or retailers ) Examine social justice issues related to dress and appearance for people following different oppressed religions in the United States . Deconstruct your own perspectives and approach to understanding the dress and appearance of people following different oppressed religions in the United States . Identify the driving forces of transformative social justice change in the fashion system related to oppressed religious groups in the United States . A religion is a set of beliefs , symbols , and practices based on the idea of the sacred ( which people define as extraordinary , inspiring a sense of awe and reverence ) and unites believers in a socioreligious community . There are over religions worldwide , and more than 80 of the world people are religiously affiliated . This includes billion Christians ( 32 ) billion Muslims ( 23 )

119 RELIGION billion Hindus ( 15 ) 500 million Buddhists ( 14 ( In addition , more than 400 million people ( practice various folk or traditional religions , including African traditional religions , Chinese folk religions , Native American religions , and Australian aboriginal religions . An estimated 58 million less than of the global to other religions , including , for example , the ' i faith , Wicca , and . Among those living in the United States , 77 identify with a religious faith . Even within a single religion , there are varying interpretations of dress . For example , Reform and have different customs or rules of dress , as do Mennonites ( a Christian denomination ) and Baptists ( another Christian denomination ) Muslim Dress There is a common misconception that all Arab people are Muslims , meaning they follow the religion of Islam . However , many Arabs follow Christian , Jewish , or other , less popular religions . After all , Arabs are simply people who speak Arabic as a native language . This encapsulates a wide swath of individuals from 22 different countries , from Morocco to . Further , Muslims are found around the world , with most Muslims residing in Asia and in Pacific regions , not the Middle East or Africa . The concept of modesty is central to Muslim dress for both men and women . That is , Muslim people often dress in clothing that does not reveal parts ofthe body . This might mean wears looser clothing or clothing that covers most ofthe skin . For example , a Muslim man might wear a , a long , fitting robe that is usually white in color . A Muslim man also might incorporate head coverings into his dress , such as a , a square or rectangular headscarf , with an , a cord that holds the in place .

RELIGION I 120 Image Source Elements of Muslim women dress include burka a veil that covers the entire body and face , with mesh over the eyes that the wearer can see through . a veil that covers the head and face , but not the eyes . The is usually worn paired with a long , loose black garment , called an , that falls to cover the feet . a cloak that covers the body from head to toe but leaves the face uncovered . The is popular among Iranian women . a long scarf draped across the head and shoulders and often paired with matching garments . The is common in South Asian countries .

121 I RELIGION hijab a general term meaning to veil hijab commonly refers to a headscarf that covers the hair and neck of the wearer , but not the face . The Design , History , and Controversies The is a swimsuit that includes long sleeves , long pants , and a hood , in an design . Some , but not all Muslim women wear the there are different perspectives and interpretations of modesty within the Muslim community . There are a lot styles for the , and numerous retailers sell them ( The is rather similar to a surfer wet suit in design and overall look . Image Source , The was designed in 2006 by a Lebanese woman who lives in Australia , It was originally made for lifeguards in Australia and has since spread and been worn by numerous Muslim women across the world ( 2013 ) In 2019 , Sports Illustrated featured the first model wearing a . However , there was much controversy over whether a Muslim woman practicing modest dress should model in Sports Illustrated , a magazine that historically has featured women in sexualized and objectified poses ( 2019 ) The is not the only dress to consider Muslim women and their religious needs . In 2017 , Nike designed and introduced the Nike Pro Hijab for female Muslim athletes . Muhammad , a champion fencer and Nike athlete , has described some ofthe issues she faced being a young Muslim girl and being active When I was in school , I always had to have a letter from a local imam that said that it was safe for me to wear

RELIGION 122 my religious covering during sport . My coaches had to have that with them at all times ( 2017 ) In a University of Minnesota research project , scholars worked with Muslim women and young girls and inquired about their design needs for athletic wear . The young Muslim girls the clothing with the researchers to meet their athletic and religious needs . There a short video in the reference link at the end of the sentence that documented some of this process of this research project New Uniforms Score Points for Modesty for Muslim Girls ( 2015 ) After the introduction of the , some areas in France began banning the swimsuit for Muslim women ( 2016 ) Once the bans were in place , onsite security or police officers required some Muslim women to remove their in public . The ban is related to France overall move toward the separation of religion and state . France secular principle introduced into law on March 15 , 2004 , prohibits any clothing or other religious attire being worn in schools ( France Diplomacy ) Controversy over modest swimwear was not limited to France . In 2016 , in the United States , in , Muslim women swimming in public spaces said they received stares of confusion , and another group of women was not admitted to a public pool because the pool officials stated the was a safety hazard ( Alex 2016 ) Watch this short film about Muslim women dress . One or more interactive elements has been excluded from this version of the text . You can view them online here Both Muslim men and women , however , engage varying degrees of modest dress . Some Muslim women might cover more of their bodies than others , and some might dress more modestly in public but not in the privacy oftheir own homes . Jewish dress Similar to Muslim dress , the dress of Jewish people can differ widely , from liberal to highly conservative presentations . Even are less strict in their dress than , however . Watch this short film , identity , and dress . a One or more interactive elements has been excluded from this version of the text . You can view them online here

123 I RELIGION Orthodox Jewish Dress Orthodox Jews highly value modesty some Jewish Orthodox women wear wigs , or , to ensure their modesty while allowing them to still fit into mainstream US culture . Orthodox Jewish men wear , or to cover their heads . They do so is because the ( the body civil and ceremonial law ) argues that because there is divine presence over one head , you should cover your head to show respect to that divine presence , God ) Hasidic Jewish Dress Hasidic Jewish men might wear even more garments , such as a fur hat ( shtreimel ) a curled ock of hair on each side of the head ( and a black prayer belt ( Watch this short film to learn more about Hasidic style . One or more interactive elements has been excluded from this version of the text . You can view them online here ?

To access a transcript for the video above , download this document Hasidic Style Video Transcript DOC Mennonites ( Christian ) Mennonites follow the sect of the Christian faith , a group that rejected baptism of infants and insisted baptism should only occur when one is certain that they are a believer . This group often follows a conservative dress style , with a particular focus on women modesty . For example , some women cover their hair with a starched cap , which represents the woman humility to God and her resistance to worldly possessions . This cap also represents submissiveness to God , the woman community , and her husband .

RELIGION I 124 choir in Dupont Circle , Washington , Image Source Ben , BY SA . Watch this short video to see a 19605 dress worn by a woman in Iowa . The dress is part of the Textiles and Clothing Museum permanent collection . One or more interactive elements has been excluded from this version of the text . You can view them online here Buddhist Dress Buddhism , and are all polytheistic religions ( religions whose followers believe in many gods ) represented in the United States . Their representatives follow particular manners of dress . In this section , we be reviewing Buddhist dress .

125 I RELIGION Image Source Allie , BY . Buddhism , which originates in India , stresses that material possessions do not bring happiness , but rather , true happiness comes from within oneself . Following this line of belief , fully ordained Buddhist monks wear robes , or , simple garments colored a bright orange with saffron . Today , million Buddhists live in the United States . Turbans and Gucci is a monotheistic religion that originated in India . Members of this religion are referred to as . According to a 2012 Pew Research Center report , there are about living the United States ( 2012 ) Singh , who follows the religion discusses how his religion is reflected in his dress . Read about his experience in this article 11 Things You Wanted to Know About My Turban but Were Too Afraid to Ask ( 2021 ) The turban is one way that people who follow the religion symbolize their religion through their dress .

RELIGION I 126 After you read article , watch this short video How to Tie a Traditional Turban ( British Museum 2011 ) It highlights one way a person can tie a turban . In 2019 , Gucci , an international brand introduced a fashionable turban into its collection . The bright blue turban appeared to be styled very similarly to turbans . There was significant backlash against Gucci for producing and selling the 800 turban . One Washington Post article discussed how the Gucci turban was an inappropriate form of cultural appropriation ( Chiu 2019 ) Required reading The Coalition . identity . Retrieved from Religion Case Study Step One Become familiar with the case study . The case study attached below is a Word document and can be downloaded . It includes the task , evaluation , and template for the case study Religion Case Study DOC Step Two Submit your complete assignment on Canvas . Format your document . Remember to check the submission against the rubric .