For this assignment, you'll be creating an annotated bibliography on the subject of fast fashion. You'll need to choose one of the research prompts provided by your instructor, which are listed below and will help narrow your topic. You'll also use the library databases to find appropriate sources.
Click the tabs above to find out more about how to identify different source types and search the library databases.
If you'd like further assistance with any part of this assignment, please reach out to Pearl DeSure (pearl.desure@cptc.edu), your CPTC Faculty Librarian.
Potential Research questions: (Choose 1)
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Cultural Influences and Trends:
- How do cultural factors influence trends in fashion, both globally and within specific regions or communities?
- What role do cultural heritage, traditions, and societal norms play in shaping fashion preferences and styles?
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Economic Impacts:
- How does the fashion industry contribute to local and global economies, including employment, trade, and economic growth?
- What are the economic disparities and inequalities within the fashion industry, and how do these impact stakeholders at different levels of production and consumption?
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Social Dynamics and Identity:
- How does fashion contribute to individual and collective identities, including self-expression, social status, and belonging?
- What are the social implications of fashion choices, including issues of conformity, resistance, and cultural appropriation?
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Environmental Sustainability:
- What are the environmental impacts of fashion production and consumption, including resource use, pollution, and waste generation?
- How are sustainable practices and innovations being integrated into the fashion industry, and what are the challenges and barriers to their adoption?
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Ethical Considerations:
- What ethical dilemmas arise in the fashion industry, such as labor practices, worker rights, and supply chain transparency?
- How do consumers perceive and respond to ethical issues in fashion, and what are the drivers behind ethical consumption behaviors?
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Technological Innovations:
- How is technology shaping the future of fashion, from design and production processes to retail and consumer engagement?
- What are the implications of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality in enhancing or challenging traditional fashion practices?
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Historical and Evolutionary Perspectives:
- How has fashion evolved over time, reflecting changes in societal values, technological advancements, and global events?
- What can historical trends in fashion teach us about continuity and change in cultural expression and consumer behavior?
