Why We Wear Clothes
Videos are generally available for preview to non-members as short clips. Limited full-length titles are also available. Log In to view the full length title.
Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesAs a tool of the individual and of culture, clothing has meaning. Students explore the functional, social, and psychological aspects of clothing and learn how clothing provides more than just protection from the elements. Clothing offers comfort, helps people to fit in with peer groups, and encourages consumers to follow trends. The right clothes can boost self-image and confidence, too. Students also examine the fashion industry, as well as the influential role that marketing and advertising play in daily decisions of what to wear.
Media Details
Runtime: 23 minutes 22 seconds
- Topic: Business, Careers, Counseling and Self-Help, Home and Family, Social Science
- Subtopic: Advertising & Marketing, Clothing, Human Behavior, Self-Perception, Social Issues
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: Learning Seed Company
- Report a Problem
Available Resources
Related Media
12th Hour
1959: Endangered Planet
1960: Skin Deep
1968: Young Blood
2 Million Minutes
2 Million Minutes: A 21st Century Solution
2050: A World Without Meat
A History Changing Choice
A Sentence Apart
Abused Kids: See It! Stop It!