What is fast fashion? How are teens influenced by fashion on media? And can we do anything about it?
This week's hosts, Nonye and Debo, have a conversation with classmates Aarya and Ashlyn for a first-time look at clothing styles and ethical consumerism. The 8th graders define "fast fashion" and give an explanation about its cheap quality, environmental impact, and harmful labor environment. The students also include the influence of social media, specifically Tik Tok and the massive impact that social influencers have on teens.
Detailed discussion points: the business industry for both clothing and social media, photoshop/filters and the beautification on screens, the social construct of fashion, Shein® clothing brand, trends and their pop culture reach, standards that teens put on themselves, clothing trends throughout the decades, fitting in through appearance, and more.
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Good On You: What is fast fashion?
What is fast fashion and why is it a problem?
Tweens and Fitting In: Wearing Brand Name Clothes May Be Worth It
How To Handle Fashion Pressure and be Confident in Your Skin
Peer Pressure & Its Influence on Teens
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