AGE STRATIFICATION AND INDIVIDUAL AESTHETICS IN THE CLOTHING OF THE YI ETHNIC GROUP’S SODI WOMEN IN PANZHIHUA CITY – International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review

AGE STRATIFICATION AND INDIVIDUAL AESTHETICS IN THE CLOTHING OF THE YI ETHNIC GROUP’S SODI WOMEN IN PANZHIHUA CITY

Authors: Xia Hu & Huichan Ren

ABSTRACT

This study explores the connection between age stratification and individual aesthetics in the clothing of Sodi women from the Yi ethnic group in Panzhihua City through in-depth interviews. The research reveals that the clothing of Yi Sodi women demonstrates distinct age-stratified characteristics in color, patterns, and styling. These characteristics not only reflect how social norms influence individual aesthetics but also illustrate how individuals express their personal styles within these normative frameworks. The younger generation, through innovative designs and personalized styling, embodies modern aesthetic concepts while preserving traditions. This study highlights that Yi ethnic clothing serves not only as a means of cultural inheritance but also as a crucial tool for individual self-expression and identity construction.

Keywords: Clothing style; Age Stratification; Individual Aesthetics; Yi Ethnic Group, Cultural Inheritance

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