Why do People Wear Clothes #3
identification
 Clothes has always been useful in identifying certain
people in a community. It shows what people do or
what they want to be.
 People may wear certain aspects of clothing to
represent themselves and others.
 Identification (using clothing) can mean many
different things. Depending on the type, it can give
feelings of excitement, fear, security or love, ect...
The Police
 The police are known for their uniforms. We know
exactly who they are based on their clothing.
 Their identification can provide mixed feelings....
Security? Fear?
The Military
 The military is known for their uniforms.
 We can typically recognize the uniform of a soldier
right away.
 They have different variations of uniforms, which are
typically based on the location of their base/station.
 What types of feelings does this uniform bring
forward? Gratitude? Praise? War?
Wedding Dress
- A brides white gown signifies a wedding
- A veil is typically associated with a bride
- Wedding rings also identify people as married.
- A wedding dress is often a sign of love, purity hope and
the future.
Other uniforms:
 Cheerleader (ex. Dallas Cowboys)
 Hockey (Toronto Maple Leafs)
 Business Suit (Typically a professional, or someone
wanting to be a professional- ex job interview)
 Postmen/women (Canada Post delivery)
 Flight attendants (West Jet)
 Store Clerks (Walmart)
 Paramedics (St. John’s ambulance service)
Royals & the Colour Purple
 In ancient times, royalty was singled out by the
amount of purple they used in their robes.
 The colour purple was taken from a small liquid found
in a certain snail.
 It was very expensive to produce as a dye. Only kings
and high royalty could afford to use it.
Today’s
Class
Under your notes:
In a sentence or
two, explain or
draw how you
would identify the
following people.
1.
Stethoscope
Extra Question: What are your thoughts on school uniforms?