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 have girls and women historically used clothing as a means of political expression?

What changes occurred in women's fashion during the early 20th century, and what were the societal reactions?

In what ways did the fashion choices of Latinas on the West Coast in the 1940s challenge gender norms?

Describe the significance of the punk culture in the 1980s and 1990s for girls' fashion and identity.

How do contemporary girls use fashion to express their individual identities and challenge societal norms?