Essays about: "Andrea Burgos Gómez"

Found 1 essay containing the words Andrea Burgos Gómez.

  1. 1. “The least you can do is leave our symbols alone” The Palestinian Keffiyeh in the Fashion Industry:A Study on Cultural Appropriation and Identity

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Andrea Burgos Gómez; [2023]
    Keywords : Palestinians; Cultural appropriation; Fashion; Cultural Identity; Keffiyeh;

    Abstract : The Keffiyeh, a traditional headdress, holds symbolic significance for Palestinians in their struggle for freedom against the occupation, yet its utilization in the fashion industry has drawn criticism for its exploitative nature and disregard for its cultural importance to Palestinians. Hence, this thesis examines Palestinians' perceptions of the use of the Keffiyeh in the fashion industry and the significance of this garment for their cultural identity. READ MORE