Dressing is classified as an Activity of Daily Living(ADL) outlined in the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework(OTPF). ADL’s are “fundamental to living in a social world; they enable basic survival and well-being. (p.S19) Being able to select clothing and accessories appropriate to the time of day, weather and occasion can show cognitive awareness as well as dressing can display gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Dressing is fundamental in taking care one’s own body and self because…
The dress code & uniform policy has been a big controversial issue lately. This issue is overlooked and has not been tamed. There are many reasons why it is such thing as a dress code policy. Some people believe in the different dress code policies, and others are against it and feel as if you should be able to wear whatever you want to because it can’t hinder you from 11your education. Or can it? Some people mistake dress code as uniform when in reality, they are two different things. A dress…
A significant part of an individual's personality is what they wear. It enables people to express/manifest themselves both physically and emotionally. Each year, thousands of people spend countless hours worrying about what to wear and how they look. Not only do parents spend multiple hours a day getting ready, but kids do as well. However, it is possible for kids to wake up each morning and not have to worry about what they are wearing, due to school uniforms. This is actually becoming a…
A WORLD OF WOVEN COLORS: OTTOMON KAFTANS Lauren Barrett ARTH 442.01: Islamic Art November 30, 2017 There has been much ado about clothing. Following the current trends is a style; likewise purposefully ignoring the trends is also a statement. Most of what we wear today is recycled from the past, whether it is clear-framed glasses or bell-bottom denim, styles and trends come and go. Clothing can serve as a symbol of power and wealth. The sumptuous Ottoman textiles,…
Achieving Attire Throughout this course I have had many encounters on what it means to be a good leader. Some examples would be passion, preparation, business planning, team work, motivation, and etc. However, the main lesson that really stood out to me is the importance of attire. We tend to think that our clothes are just clothes. However, in the world of business and leadership attire takes on a whole other meaning. At the beginning of the semester, we learned what proper casual and formal…
What bad or good can dress codes in schools really be? I’m sure most people agree that schools is one of the most important things in life. What happens when schools want to put their rules a little over the board? For twelve years all I knew about schools was about dress code and uniforms and I always asked myself if dress codes can really change a student. Public schools should not have a dress code because it does not decrease attendance, affect academic results, or cause a major distraction.…
My phone was abandoned with unanswered text messages and calls from my father. As I left my parents to spend time with friends, I didn’t expect the next time I would see them would be in a hospital bed connected to wires and tubes. That Friday was a holiday. A day off of school, a day off of work and most of all a day for enjoying family and friends. The sky was blue, the sun was high and bright, and the breeze was cool which made for perfect Texas weather. A group of us went out riding the…
Although classical ballet and hip hop bear some remarkable differences, the similarities between the two styles of dance are self-evident when observing the costuming, technicality, and entertainment of each style. Dance has always played an important role in any culture, from the Mayans to today’s modern society; individuals are continuing to express themselves through movement. Different styles of dance have derived from other forms of traditional dances such as ballet. Every style of dance…
The topic of discussion regarding dress codes within high schools has been making its way around Canadian provinces when girls have been sent home for their clothing being too distracting for other students and staff around them. Girls who are being targeted for what they are wearing to class may feel as if that the boys education around them is more important then their own, seeing as they must leave to change their clothing before the can return back to class and learning. It is most common…
In the article, “Marked Women, Unmarked Men”, by Deborah Tannen describes how women and men are portrayed. How many times have you or heard of a person talking about someone’s appearance or style? I’m certain that it has happened numerous times. Tannen says that women are judged more than men on a daily basis. Men can wear anything and they won’t be judged. As in sweatpants and a t-shirt, people will assume that he plays a sport, works out or just decided to select that outfit for that day. If…