Face Value (An examination of the Qing dynasty’s (1644-1911) use of clothing and hair as a method of demarcation in terms of social status, age, gender, and ethnic identity)

Author

• Stefano Fierro

Date of Award

2008

Document Type

Research Paper

Abstract

This project examines the Qing’s dynasty’s (1644-1911) use of clothing and hair as a method of demarcation in terms of social status, age, gender, and ethnic identity. This includes the use of clothing that differentiated social class in Chinese society as well as the popular footbinding practice, it’s context and history. Further explained are the various hairstyles such as the chignon and bob.

Comments

WSP Major: Performance Management

Recommended Citation

Fierro, S. (2008). Face Value (An examination of the Qing dynasty’s (1644-1911) use of clothing and hair as a method of demarcation in terms of social status, age, gender, and ethnic identity). Retrieved from https://poetcommons.whittier.edu/scholars/330