Androgynous Fashion: A Study on its Growth, Acceptance, as an Agent of Change and an Effective Tool for the Cause of Gender Equality

Abstract

Since time immemorial, Fashion has reflected the cultures and practices of people residing around the globe at different periods. Thus, ‘Fashion’ when we speak in terms of garments has been a witness, path breaker, and agent of change. Fashion being a mode of self-expression reflects the changing views and mindsets of people of a particular society through their choices of garments and what they choose to do while living in a particular environment during a particular period and in a specific geographical location. The present paper aims to study the role of Fashion as an agent of change and its ability to contribute to the cause of Gender Equality. It further aims to study the scope and perception of Gender-Neutral clothing among various groups today. Primary and secondary methods of data collection have been used to write this paper.