Unit 2c - Fashion Leadership in a Multicultural Society

Discussion

Once you have completed the readings for this Unit, address Questions #1 and #2 on the Blackboard Discussion Board and all questions in your Course Journal. To participate in the Discussion Board, follow these steps:

• Click on Blackboard's Discussion Board and scroll down to find, read, and participate in this week's Forum.
• Click on the Forum title for this week (Unit 2 c - Fashion Leadership in a Multicultural Society).
• Add a new response/thread to this Forum. Please post your initial response/thread by Wednesday, January 21. Read and respond to posted threads by Saturday, January 24. In responding to posted threads you may want to build on their comments with your own experiences and expertise or address the following questions: Do you agree or disagree with others' statements? Why?
• I will assess your contributions on their relevance, thoughtfulness, and degree to which they reflect an engagement with the reading.

Discussion Questions

1. What are some examples of groups within our society that have served as fashion leaders? Why did they serve this role?
2. How are the fashions created by these multicultural groups within our society co-opted by the fashion industry?
3. Do you agree with the criteria listed (see Introduction to Unit 2c) in order for groups to serve this fashion leadership role? Why or why not? Are there other criteria you would include?