Talk:Textiles of Oaxaca

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Villegas, Paulina. "In Arts and Culture, a 'New' Mexico Embraces Its Roots." New York Times (New York, NY), August 23, 2016. ProQuest Historical Newspapers (1813339468). Aragón, Alba F. "Uninhabited Dresses: Frida Kahlo, from Icon of Mexico to Fashion Muse." Fashion Theory 18, no. 5 (2014): 517-50. DOI:10.2752/175174114X14042383562065. Chassen-Lopez, Francie. "The Traje De Tehuana as National Icon: Gender, Ethnicity, and Fashion in Mexico." The Americas 71, no. 2 (October 2014): 281-314. doi:10.13553/tam.2014.0134. Kellogg, Susan. Weaving the Past: A History of Latin America's Indigenous Women from the Prehispanic Period to the Present. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2005. Cabragg21 (talk) 13:36, 20 October 2017 (UTC)

Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment
This article is or was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Cabragg21. Peer reviewers: Maya12345, Wuirofeo.

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Things I Want to Add
I would like to add to this article is the role that politics and economics both have in determining a woman’s role in the textile industry. There are significantly more women in the textile industry, creating these traditional garments than there are men in the business. I would like to add a section that would respond to why that is. Furthermore, I think a section dedicated to examining how the politics behind a woman’s dress choice influences the textiles and garments produced. In my research, I have come across many sources that mentioned the self-esteem and self-perception of women in Mexico. Many sources have agreed that violence and other social causes play a part in how women see themselves; because of this, women in Mexico choose to wear traditional dress that helps to make them feel better about the way they see themselves and the way they assume the rest of society see them as well. I would also like to talk about the significance and impact of wartime textiles and garments and how they have influenced the traditional textiles used today. The article touches on how certain clothing garments came to be today, however, I would like to expand on these ideas and include the significance of the patterns, embroider to the women’s fashion. Cabragg21 (talk) 03:22, 25 October 2017 (UTC)

Your plan to incorporate the role of women in this industry will be a great addition to the article. The impact of society on the way these women dress is also definitely worthy of noting and devoting a section to. I also like how you want to explain the meaning behind the different patterns and embroidery of this particular fashion piece. Each of these would flow well as separate sections in the article. Although all these topics are great, I would also recommend adding more to the lead of the article (since the existing one is rather short), giving readers an overview of what is important about the textiles of Oaxaca. Also, it is important to cite heavily when you discuss how the women feel about themselves for credibility and reliability reasons. It seems like there shouldn't be too many issues in regards to bias. Presenting the research you have in a neutral manner should not be too challenging. I also remember you saying in class that you own one of these sweaters. Is it possible for you add a picture of yours? You have great ideas and I hope my suggestions help.Maya12345 (talk) 21:57, 26 October 2017 (UTC)

Peer Revision of Potential Improvements
Your additions will greatly contribute to the information on this page. You may be able to create multiple sections if your sources provide an abundance of credible information. Remember to maintain a neutral tone throughout your additions and improvements. The information you provide and the tone in which you present your contributions have to remain unbiased, it is not our place to attempt to persuade readers in any manner regarding this topic. Cite heavily and if you'll be uploading images ensure that you are in agreeance with Wikipedia's copyright rules and that you're able to use it, and give credit where due. Wuirofeo (talk) 20:08, 29 October 2017 (UTC)

Second Peer Review
You have improved your article substantially since the last time I read it. Well done! You are using the proper encyclopedic tone and offer many examples and factual information that really makes this article interesting. You added a lot to the lead of this article, but make sure you are still citing as much as you can. You could also try to insert some links throughout to other Wikipedia articles. I think that this helps build credibility. Are there pages for the Tilma and rebozo, or the different tribes that you can link to? Also, do you plan on adding a picture, either one of your own or from Wikimedia Commons? I hope my suggestions help! Maya12345 (talk) 14:26, 15 November 2017 (UTC)

Second Peer Revision for Cabragg21
I agree with User: Maya12345 you have substantially contributed to this article! If given the opportunity continue contributing to this Wikipedia page, especially if you are able to find even more information from credible sources ! You may be able to link certain terms to their own Wikipedia pages. That is something that Users may find useful as they can then branch out and build up a large repertoire of information, as well as adding to your own credibility. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wuirofeo (talk • contribs) 01:10, 16 November 2017 (UTC)