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Imagining Africa, Gender and the Reconfiguration of Dress Culture now and the Future. 
Convenors:
Ruth Epochi-Olise (Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria)
Mary Okocha-Ajila (Wenzhou-Kean University, Wenzhou)
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Chair:
Casmir Onyemuchara (Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria)
Format:
Panel
Stream:
Imagining ‘Africanness’
Location:
S40 (RW II)
Sessions:
Tuesday 1 October, -, -
Time zone: Europe/Berlin

Short Abstract:

The panel aims to reconfigure Africa’s dress culture by addressing the historical narratives, socio-cultural values, aesthetic sensibilities, and gender dynamics in the face of globalization, modernization, socio-political changes, and gender identities in Africa’s social-cultural space.

Long Abstract:

The myriad of ethnic groups and cultural divergences have influenced Africa’s traditional costumes and/or dress culture. African dresses are not mere fashion statements; they contain robust sociocultural significance encapsulating gender paradigms and identities, cultural practices, values to mention but few. The continent’s diverse and historical traditions of visual symbolism depicting gender distinction, hierarchy and power relations is reflective of their dresses and other forms of body decoration. African dress culture has evolved through socio-cultural shifts; Western influences and globalization. Its reflection on gender and societal standing has always raised concerns especially in the African space. reconfiguration of dress culture in Africa is expected to have a positive impact on the continent, creating a more inclusive and diverse fashion landscape. The panel seeks to engage on discussions that focus on how African dress culture embodies historical narratives, socio-cultural values, aesthetic sensibilities, and gender dynamics .and social media influences on the global space now and in the future.

Accepted papers:

Session 1 Tuesday 1 October, 2024, -
Session 2 Tuesday 1 October, 2024, -
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