Girl Culture

The video explores how girls and women have used fashion as a political tool to challenge gender norms and express cultural identity from the 19th century to today. It highlights key fashion movements, including the adoption of shirtwaists in the early 20th century, the influence of movies and jazz in the 1920s, the zoot suit movement in the 1940s, and the punk fashion of the 1980s and 1990s. Today, fashion continues to be a means for girls to define their identities and champion important causes.

How did Shirtwaists impact women's fashion in the early 20th century?

• They were banned by fashion experts.

• They provided comfort and versatility.

• They were uncomfortable and restrictive.

• They were expensive and exclusive.

What was a significant influence on women's fashion in the 1920s?

• Military uniforms

• Religious attire

• Traditional family values

• Styles seen in movies

How did Latinas on the West Coast challenge gender norms in the 1940s?

• By wearing traditional dresses

• By adopting zoot suits

• By following European fashion

• By avoiding public appearances

What was a characteristic of the punk fashion movement in the 1980s and 1990s?

• Wearing business suits

• Adopting traditional hairstyles

• Shaving heads and spiking hair

• Embracing bright floral patterns

What role does fashion play for girls today according to the video?

• It is a tool for defining individual identities.

• It is solely for aesthetic purposes.

• It is a way to conform to societal norms.

• It is no longer relevant in modern society.