Course Description
The theoretical concepts of ecofeminism and ecowomanism applied to the four pillars of sustainability. A survey of the environmental, economic, social, and cultural concerns of the global fashion industry and the current tools and methodologies available to improve it.
Athena Title
Fashion Ethics Sustainability
Prerequisite
PSYC 1030H or PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101E or SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101E or SOCI 1101H
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to understand the four pillars of sustainability and their application within the fashion industry.
- Students will be able to analyze and apply sustainability theories and corporate social responsibility principles to the fashion industry.
- Students will be able to critique diverse approaches to sustainable fashion design, production, consumption, and disposal, with a focus on environmental and social justice.
- Students will be able to evaluate the challenges and opportunities fashion brands face when adopting sustainable business models and implementing corporate social responsibility.
- Students will be able to develop and communicate innovative sustainability projects and ideas through written, oral, and visual formats, using relevant technology for professional development.
Topical Outline
- What do ecofeminism and ecowomanism have to do with fashion ethics and sustainability?
- Overview of sustainability and social change; Colonization, the root of the problem
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
- Product life cycle; What’s in your closet
- Longevity of use
- Cultural sustainability
- Supply chain assurance and transparency
- Sustainable business logistics and distribution
- Sustainable communities
- Goals, plans, and trends in creating sustainable supply chains
- Corporate social responsibility
Institutional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.
Communication
The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, or visual form.
Creativity & Innovation
The capacity to combine or synthesize existing ideas, images, or expertise in original ways and the experience of thinking, reacting, and working in an imaginative way characterized by innovation, divergent thinking, and risk taking.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
Leadership & Collaboration
The capacity to engage in the relational process of optimizing personal and collective strengths toward a common goal.
Social Awareness & Responsibility
The capacity to understand the interdependence of people, communities, and self in a global society.
