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Popular hairstyles

This activity refers to the instruction from the authors in the introductory chapter of the book, "Popular Signs."

Interview your friends and family members to find out how often they look at their favorite celebrity's hairstyles, and how often they how often they change their own hairstyles.

Fashionista - How do you learn what is in and what is out?

In the chapter, "Brought to You B(u)y: The Signs of Advertising Summary and Analysis" the essays focus on the influence of advertising on consumers.

How do you know what is cool? Take a minute to think about where you are getting your information from. Find out how some fashions and styles are recycled by researching on the Internet about the history of clothing or a particular item of your interest.

Cultural icon time capsule

The chapter "Video Dreams: Television, Music, and Cultural Forms Summary...

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