Is Culture Taken for Granted in Fashion?

Cultural clothing lines are some of the most popular options on the market in some parts of the world. Walk into any clothing store in the United States, though, and chances are you will find clothing options with limited cultural style. How can this be?
Instead of choosing clothing options that are okay for just about any need or style, consider adding more culture to the clothing you select. The good news is that there are fantastic options to consider already available.

  • Perhaps you enjoy the bright colors and beautiful flowing garments that make Indian clothing so valuable. Clothing from India tends to be rich in luxurious materials, too.
  • For those after something more urban, consider clothing from designers like LRG clothes. The company focuses on true urban clothing style, which fits a variety of cultures.
  • Consider your own heritage. How has clothing appeared in your family? What specific types of clothing styles have become important within your culture, no matter where you are in the world?

Explore the ways you can be more expressive in your clothing selection. By doing this, you may be able to explore new looks and become more true to yourself. Find out what your cultural clothing history is and explore it.

While many people just wear what is in style or fashionable for the time being, others are more interested in using clothing as an expression. Find out how you can make clothing more meaningful to your life by learning about the various options and styles out there. You may be surprised by how many fun ways you can add culture to clothing.

Marriage is no Longer the Norm

For the first time since researchers have kept track, married couples no longer make up the majority in America. The total has slipped below 50% according to the U.S. Census Department. The latest figures reveal that 50.3% of all households in America are headed up by an unmarried person.

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There are a number of factors suspected in the decline of marriage. The poor economy has resulted in more break ups as couples fight over money. There is an abundance of same sex unions that are impacting the marriage totals. There is also a growing acceptance of men and women living together out of wedlock. Couples disillusioned by marriage for whatever reason would rather live together without the permanent commitment.

It is amazing to look at the statistics and see how things have changed in America over the past 60 years. In 1950, the percentage of households headed up by someone who was married was 78%. By 1980, the percentage slipped to around 60% and was at 50% by the year 2000. Some say the decline can be directly linked to sexual revolution of the seventies while others cite racial and ethnic diversity. You can track a wide variety of lifestyle changes at sussa.org.

There are socio-economic reasons behind the decline as well. The research shows that people who have higher education degrees are more likley to get married and stay married. At the same time, women who only completed high school are more likely to stay single and raise children on their own. The experts doubt that marriage will make a rebound and look for the decline to continue.

 

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Top job Prospects for College Grads

The class of 2011 is out of school and trying to enter the job market. The lengthy recession has made it tough for anyone to find a job, let alone a recent college grad with no experience. The prospects for some grads are better than others depending on what they studied in school.

The good news for grads is that recent surveys show that 53% of the companies questioned are planning to hire more graduates from the class of 2011 than the class of 2010. There is even more good news because those same companies say starting pay will be 3.5% higher. The top salaries will be paid to electrical engineers and accounting majors.

Job listings for college graduates are highest in the healthcare industry, sales and technology. The jobs most in demand include software engineer, sales rep and business analyst. CareerBliss examines hiring trends every year and finds that a software engineer can expect to make almost $72,000 per year. For tips on how to land the big jobs go to sussa.org.

College grads who have some practical experience in their field will have a leg up on others who are competing for the same positions. Summer internships and co-op jobs look good on a resume. A strong work history will also help, even if it is not in the field of work you are applying for. Employers want to know that you show up for work on time and have a strong work ethic. Include references on your resume who will speak highly of you, they could be a former employer, teacher or coach.

 

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