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Human Ecology and Family Sciences time let us gain some insight into other people’s reasons for their clothing choices. Modesty Probably the most obvious reason for wearing clothes is simply that in our society, people do not go around without them; we wear clothing for modesty. You probably know that young children do not feel embarrassed going about without any clothing. The need to have their bodies covered is something that they are taught. Ideas about modesty are shaped by the society in which we live. What is considered modest in one society might not be considered as modest in another. For example in some communities women not covering heads may be considered as a sign of immodesty, whereas, in other communities women not covering their legs is thought to be immodest. Protection We wear clothing to protect ourselves from the environment – from harsh weather conditions, dirt and pollution. We change our clothing according 172 to the different seasons. In hot summer months we wear light weight cotton clothes and may even cover our heads to protect ourselves from the scorching sun, whereas in winter months we cover ourselves in layers of woollen clothing for protection. Clothing can also protect us from physical harm. Fire fighters wear special clothing for protection from fire, smoke and water. Many sports activities such as football, hockey and cricket require clothing that is specially designed to protect the players from injury. You must have noticed the arm guards, leg guards, wrist bands that these players wear along with their normal dress for special protection. A ctivity 1 Can you identify the clothing that is needed in the rainy season? What type of fabrics, garments and accessories are needed in that weather? Make a list and discuss with your friends. Status and prestige Clothes can also be a sign of status. It used to be true that you could identify people’s social and economic status by their clothing. You may have seen in certain historical films that the king’s and courtesan’s clothing are quite different from the common people’s clothing. Everybody’s sense of identity Reprint 2026-27