Fashion is not a means of economic mobility. It can reinforce social stratification, but it does not provide a pathway for individuals to move up the social ladder.

Bourdieu argues that fashion is a form of symbolic capital that is used by individuals to signal their social status and distinguish themselves from members of other social classes.

Fashion can be used to express identity by deviating from social norms, not by conforming to them.

Occupation is not a direct determinant of fashion choices. It is more likely to be influenced by social class, gender, and age.

The desire to conform to social expectations is not a direct result of social class. It is more likely to be influenced by cultural values and norms, social networks, and the availability of economic resources.

Fashion can be used to express individual identity, but it can also be used to reinforce social class boundaries. Exclusive fashion brands and labels, inaccessible fashion trends, and the use of fashion to create a sense of unity and cohesion among members of a social class are all ways in which fashion can be used to reinforce social class boundaries.

Fashion can be used to challenge social class boundaries by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. Appropriation of fashion trends, the use of fashion to express individual identity, and the creation of fashion trends that are accessible to all social classes are all ways in which fashion can be used to challenge social class boundaries.

Fashion can be used to promote social mobility by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to create a positive self-image, to signal competence and professionalism, and to express individual identity are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote social mobility.

Fashion can be used to resist social oppression by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to express political views, to challenge social norms, and to create a sense of community and solidarity are all ways in which fashion can be used to resist social oppression.

Fashion can be used to promote cultural diversity by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to celebrate different cultures, to promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures, and to create a sense of unity and cohesion among people from different cultures are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote cultural diversity.

Fashion can be used to promote environmental sustainability by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of sustainable materials and production processes, the use of fashion to raise awareness of environmental issues, and the use of fashion to promote responsible consumption are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote environmental sustainability.

Fashion can be used to promote social justice by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to raise awareness of social issues, to promote understanding and empathy for marginalized groups, and to challenge social norms are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote social justice.

Fashion can be used to promote gender equality by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to challenge traditional gender roles, to promote understanding and empathy for women, and to raise awareness of gender-based violence are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote gender equality.

Fashion can be used to promote racial equality by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to challenge racial stereotypes, to promote understanding and empathy for racial minorities, and to raise awareness of racial discrimination are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote racial equality.

Fashion can be used to promote LGBTQ+ rights by deviating from social expectations, not by conforming to them. The use of fashion to challenge traditional gender roles, to promote understanding and empathy for LGBTQ+ people, and to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues are all ways in which fashion can be used to promote LGBTQ+ rights.