Fashion and Gender Roles

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Which of the following is not a traditional gender role associated with fashion?

  1. Women wearing dresses

  2. Men wearing suits

  3. Women wearing pants

  4. Men wearing skirts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditionally, men have not worn skirts in most cultures.

In the Victorian era, what was considered appropriate attire for women?

  1. Corsets and bustles

  2. Pants and shirts

  3. Jeans and t-shirts

  4. Leggings and crop tops


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corsets and bustles were used to create an exaggerated hourglass figure, which was considered fashionable at the time.

Which fashion designer is credited with popularizing the little black dress?

  1. Coco Chanel

  2. Christian Dior

  3. Yves Saint Laurent

  4. Hubert de Givenchy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coco Chanel is credited with popularizing the little black dress in the 1920s.

What was the name of the fashion movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by colorful and psychedelic clothing?

  1. Mod

  2. Hippie

  3. Punk

  4. New Wave


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The hippie fashion movement was characterized by colorful and psychedelic clothing, as well as long hair and beads.

Which of the following is not a traditional gender role associated with fashion in the 21st century?

  1. Women wearing pantsuits

  2. Men wearing kilts

  3. Women wearing dresses

  4. Men wearing makeup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While men wearing makeup is becoming more common, it is still not as widely accepted as women wearing makeup.

What is the term for the practice of dressing in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender?

  1. Cross-dressing

  2. Gender-bending

  3. Drag

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cross-dressing, gender-bending, and drag are all terms used to describe the practice of dressing in clothing traditionally associated with the opposite gender.

Which fashion designer is known for their androgynous designs that challenge traditional gender roles?

  1. Rei Kawakubo

  2. Vivienne Westwood

  3. Jean Paul Gaultier

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Jean Paul Gaultier are all known for their androgynous designs that challenge traditional gender roles.

What is the term for the practice of using fashion to express one's gender identity?

  1. Genderqueer fashion

  2. Gender-fluid fashion

  3. Non-binary fashion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genderqueer fashion, gender-fluid fashion, and non-binary fashion are all terms used to describe the practice of using fashion to express one's gender identity.

Which fashion movement of the 1980s was characterized by exaggerated silhouettes, bright colors, and bold patterns?

  1. Power dressing

  2. Preppy

  3. Punk

  4. New Wave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Power dressing was a fashion movement of the 1980s characterized by exaggerated silhouettes, bright colors, and bold patterns.

What is the term for the practice of using fashion to challenge traditional gender norms and stereotypes?

  1. Gender-bending fashion

  2. Queer fashion

  3. Trans fashion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender-bending fashion, queer fashion, and trans fashion are all terms used to describe the practice of using fashion to challenge traditional gender norms and stereotypes.

Which fashion designer is known for their designs that blur the lines between masculine and feminine clothing?

  1. Alessandro Michele

  2. Hedi Slimane

  3. Demna Gvasalia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alessandro Michele, Hedi Slimane, and Demna Gvasalia are all known for their designs that blur the lines between masculine and feminine clothing.

What is the term for the practice of using fashion to express one's cultural identity?

  1. Ethnic fashion

  2. Cultural fashion

  3. Heritage fashion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethnic fashion, cultural fashion, and heritage fashion are all terms used to describe the practice of using fashion to express one's cultural identity.

Which fashion movement of the 1990s was characterized by minimalist designs, neutral colors, and clean lines?

  1. Grunge

  2. Minimalism

  3. Normcore

  4. New Wave


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Minimalism was a fashion movement of the 1990s characterized by minimalist designs, neutral colors, and clean lines.

What is the term for the practice of using fashion to express one's political views or beliefs?

  1. Political fashion

  2. Activist fashion

  3. Protest fashion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political fashion, activist fashion, and protest fashion are all terms used to describe the practice of using fashion to express one's political views or beliefs.

Which fashion designer is known for their designs that incorporate elements of traditional African textiles and patterns?

  1. Stella Jean

  2. Aisha Ayensu

  3. Duro Olowu

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stella Jean, Aisha Ayensu, and Duro Olowu are all known for their designs that incorporate elements of traditional African textiles and patterns.

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