Learning Notes

 

Purpose: To disseminate the myth of the hoodie

1. Define the term “Hoodie”. What is a Hoodie? (To be answered by the participant as well the person taking the session, to see if there’s a difference in definition/viewpoint)
2. (Referring to poster 4) Do you think people who wear hooded garments are demonised (looked upon negatively) by the mainstream press and politicians?
3. Does what you wear have an impact on how you are seen by other people/society in general
4. Is this right, should people be judged because of what they choose to wear?
5. How would you feel if people in certain occupations were to dress in an alternative way rather than the way they do (Police, Politicians, Doctors, Teachers to name a few)
6. Does the choice of clothing help people fit into their chosen group?
7. Do some people wear a hood because they are up to something or are they hiding who they are because they may be a victim?

Questions 5 and 6 can also use the poster (4b) “Tory Boys ‘n The Hood” as a point of reference. Is the hoodie just the latest in a long list of groups demonised because of their chosen dress code Teddy Boys, Mods, Rockers, Punk Rockers, Suede Heads, Skinheads and Rude Boys?

Due to the collapse of the world economy at the hands of suit wearing bankers and politicians. “Should the Suit now be demonised”?