Campus Units

Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management

Document Type

Article

Publication Version

Published Version

Publication Date

2009

Journal or Book Title

Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences

Volume

101

Issue

2

First Page

64

Last Page

66

Abstract

Educating students to embrace diversity and value all people is a core value of educators in family and consumer sciences (FCS). For instructors in FCS, integrating the contributions of African Americans--particularly in textiles and clothing--can be an inclusive learning opportunity. The authors compiled resources on African Americans and historic clothing by examining research published in books and articles indexed in JSTOR and "America: History and Life". From these resources, themes emerged including slavery (particularly in 19th century), cultural traditions, entrepreneurs and designers, beauty and self-image, and headwear and hair. Using these themes, instructors might integrate the many contributions of African Americans into their instruction. Topics may include runaway slaves and their clothing, the origins of the headwrap, and history of the Harlem Renaissance. Integrating African American and other cultural groups in course content has a place in all FCS content areas and opens the door for reflecting and understanding the legacies of all people and cultures of the US.

Comments

This article is from Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2009 101(2); 64-66. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Download

Share

COinS