Same Time, Next Year: Evolution of the Pussyhat’s Symbolism

Presenters/Authors

V. Ann Paulins, Ohio UniversityFollow
Julie L. Hillery, The Ohio State UniversityFollow
Alexandra Howell, Meredith CollegeFollow
Nancy L. Malcom, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Addie Martindale, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

11-2018

Abstract or Description

Presented at International Textile and Apparel Association annual conference

Using symbolic interaction (SI) theory as our foundational framework, we gathered usable data from 66 women who marched in locations throughout the US. We found that the pussyhat artifact remains a symbol of women’s solidarity and empowerment, even while it is increasingly understood as a non-inclusive and controversial symbol by a small but important portion of marchers. SI occurs in the context of pussyhat wearing, with understood meaning and recognition of controversial meanings.

Additional Information

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference

Location

Cleveland, OH

Source

https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2018/posters/70/

Recommended Citation

Paulins, V. Ann, Julie L. Hillery, Alexandra Howell, Nancy L. Malcom, Addie Martindale. 2018. "Same Time, Next Year: Evolution of the Pussyhat’s Symbolism." Department of Sociology and Anthropology Faculty Presentations. Presentation 250. source: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/itaa_proceedings/2018/posters/70/
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/soc-anth-facpres/250