What is a Fad? What is Fashion?
Fad-an unconventional object, action, or idea that a large number of people are attached to for a very short time. Less predictable than fashion.
Fashion-an enthusiastic attachment among a large number of people for particular styles of appearance or behavior
Trend- a general direction in which something is developing or changing
Fashion-an enthusiastic attachment among a large number of people for particular styles of appearance or behavior
Trend- a general direction in which something is developing or changing
How are these Fads and Fashion adopted?
1. Knowledge- individually we are exposed to the innovation or fads existence. We gain an understanding of it and how it functions.
2. Persuasion- Individual forms a favorable or unfavorable attitude toward innovation or idea.
3. Decision- Individual engages in activity that lead to a choice to adopt or reject the innovation or idea.
4. Confirmation- Individual seeks reinforcement for innovation or idea. Decision made may be reversed if given conflicting messages from others on behavior and not adopted.
2. Persuasion- Individual forms a favorable or unfavorable attitude toward innovation or idea.
3. Decision- Individual engages in activity that lead to a choice to adopt or reject the innovation or idea.
4. Confirmation- Individual seeks reinforcement for innovation or idea. Decision made may be reversed if given conflicting messages from others on behavior and not adopted.
Examples of some interesting Fads and Fashion
What are some Fads, Fashions, or Trends you were a part of?
Part 1
1) Come up with 3 Fads and 3 Fashions
2) Write your examples on a post-it note
3) Put them up on the wall
1) Come up with 3 Fads and 3 Fashions
2) Write your examples on a post-it note
3) Put them up on the wall
- if they match with someone else, put them in the same area
Part 2
1) Open a Doc
2) Write down 3 of your Fads, Fashions, or Trends you were a part of or know about
3) For each example, write the number 1-4 down and relate how each step (above) happens
4) Explain why the things you picked are all considered fads
1) Open a Doc
2) Write down 3 of your Fads, Fashions, or Trends you were a part of or know about
3) For each example, write the number 1-4 down and relate how each step (above) happens
4) Explain why the things you picked are all considered fads
Are Superhero Movies a Fad?
Superhero movies have been around for a while. Starting with Adam West 1966 Batman and Chris Reeve's 1978 Superman there have been a few superhero movies every couple of years. Now however, there seem to be a plethora of these kinds of movies each year. Steven Spielberg predicted last year that superhero movies are a fad and it will be ending soon. Agree or Disagree?
Instructions:
1) Read these articles2) Write on a posted note why you agree or disagree?
1) Read these articles2) Write on a posted note why you agree or disagree?
- Include what characteristics it has or is lacking that makes these movies a fad or not
- What evidence do you have