The supposed internationality of the fashion industry is characterized by various forms of racial discrimination. Ongoing subject matters like these should be considered in a sensitive and critical way, when in reality fashion advertisements and editorials regularly lead to controversies. Big fashion brands are regularly critisized for publishing racist advertisements or products. This term paper will discuss different forms of racial discrimination in the fashion industry, exemplified on recent controversies.
For this, the focus will be on big fashion brands and magazines. The goal of this term paper is to find out how racial discrimination is expressed in the fashion industry as well as finding ways to fight it. Forms of racial discrimination, dominance of a white and eurocentric beauty idol, and protests against main forms of racial discrimination in the fashion industry will be in the center of attention.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Introduction
- II. Definitions
- Racial Discrimination
- Fashion Industry
- III. Racial Discrimination in Fashion Industry
- IV. Protests
- V. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to explore the manifestations of racial discrimination within the fashion industry and analyze the trends in protesting against it. It focuses on major fashion brands and magazines, examining how racial discrimination is expressed and the methods employed to combat it.
- Racial discrimination in the fashion industry
- Dominance of a white and Eurocentric beauty ideal
- Protests against racial discrimination in fashion
- The concept of "diversity" in fashion marketing
- Tokenism and its impact on representation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
I. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by acknowledging the Western-centric influence on the fashion industry and its resulting racial discrimination. It highlights the sensitive nature of the topic and previews the paper's focus on major brands and magazines, acknowledging the limitations of a comprehensive approach due to the pervasive nature of this issue. The chapter establishes the paper's objective: to examine how racial discrimination is expressed and how it is being challenged.
II. Definitions: This chapter provides crucial definitions of "racial discrimination" and "fashion industry." It leverages the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) definition, emphasizing the distinction between racism as an ideology and racial discrimination as its behavioral manifestation. The definition’s broad scope is highlighted, encompassing direct and indirect forms of discrimination based on various factors like skin color and hair texture. The chapter also defines "fashion industry," encompassing its global reach, economic significance, and historical development, establishing a foundational understanding of the industry's context.
III. Racial Discrimination in Fashion Industry: This chapter delves into the prevalent racial discrimination within the fashion industry, linking it to Western dominance and the perpetuation of Eurocentric beauty standards. It discusses how white bodies are presented as the norm, while People of Color are often used to illustrate deviance or tokenistic diversity. The chapter uses examples such as Vogue Italia's "Black Issue" in 2008 to illustrate how seemingly progressive actions can still reinforce existing power structures. It further critiques the practice of "whitewashing" images of models of color, demonstrating how the industry minimizes racial characteristics to conform to a narrow beauty standard. The chapter concludes by highlighting the harmful impact of these practices on the representation of Black women and girls.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Racial discrimination, fashion industry, Eurocentric beauty standards, diversity, tokenism, whitewashing, protests, representation, People of Color.
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The paper explores racial discrimination in the fashion industry, the dominance of Eurocentric beauty ideals, protests against this discrimination, the concept of "diversity" in fashion marketing, and the impact of tokenism on representation.
What is the objective of the term paper?
The term paper aims to explore how racial discrimination manifests within the fashion industry and analyze the trends in protesting against it. It focuses on major fashion brands and magazines, examining how racial discrimination is expressed and the methods used to combat it.
What are the key definitions provided in the paper?
The paper defines "racial discrimination" using the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) definition, emphasizing the difference between racism as an ideology and racial discrimination as its behavioral manifestation. It also defines the "fashion industry," encompassing its global reach, economic significance, and historical development.
What does the chapter on "Racial Discrimination in the Fashion Industry" cover?
This chapter examines how the fashion industry perpetuates racial discrimination through the dominance of Western and Eurocentric beauty standards. It uses examples, like Vogue Italia's "Black Issue," to illustrate how seemingly progressive actions can reinforce existing power structures. It also critiques practices like "whitewashing" and discusses the harmful impact on the representation of Black women and girls.
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The introduction establishes the context of the paper and its scope. The definitions chapter provides a clear understanding of key terms. The main chapter on racial discrimination details the prevalent issues and their impact. The overall summaries highlight the systemic nature of racial bias within the fashion industry and the need for critical examination and change.
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Key words include: Racial discrimination, fashion industry, Eurocentric beauty standards, diversity, tokenism, whitewashing, protests, representation, People of Color.
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The research focuses primarily on major fashion brands and magazines, acknowledging limitations in offering a completely comprehensive view due to the pervasive and widespread nature of racial discrimination in the fashion industry.
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- Eva Wilhelm (Autor:in), 2019, Racial discrimination in the fashion industry, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/465446
