Our Apparel — Chapter Summary
CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science
Summary of Our Apparel for CBSE Class 11 Home Science. Key concepts: Clothing serves four main, Clothing choice in India is and Fashion is a style.
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Overview
Clothing has a strong role in daily life because it gives the first impression, protects the body, expresses social identity, supports comfort, and meets the needs of different ages and situations. The chapter explains why clothes are worn, what factors influence clothing choice in India, how childr
Key Concepts
Clothing serves four main functions
Clothing serves four main functions: modesty, protection, status and prestige, and adornment. Modesty is the socially learned need to cover the body.
Clothing choice in India is affected
Clothing choice in India is affected by age, climate and season, occasion, fashion, and income. Age is especially important for children because their
Fashion is a style with contemporary
Fashion is a style with contemporary appeal for the masses. Fads are short-lived, exaggerated fashions that affect only part of society or a specific
Children need comfort
Children need comfort, safety, self-help features, appearance, allowance for growth, and easy care. Clothes must permit movement, be safe from hazards
Comfort means free movement without tightness
Comfort means free movement without tightness, strain, or irritation. Soft, absorbent, lightweight fabrics are preferred. Raglan sleeves give more fre
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the clothing functions and the factors influencing selection of clothes.
- Identify the general clothing needs of children.
- Recognise the clothing requirements of children from different age groups.
- Discuss the clothing needs of children with special needs.
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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