Category Archives: Different cultural perspectives
Comparison between the reference and the actual experiences of my mother and grandmother
UK secondhand history： During the First World War, Britain experienced significant resource shortages and hardships, which led to second-hand clothing becoming a symbol during that period. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors: Resource Shortages: The First World War … Continue reading
Interview with my Mum and Grandmother
Mum Recording: How do you view the practice of buying or using secondhand clothing as a shopping option? Mum: I think buying second-hand clothes is a good thing, but the second-hand clothes must be clean. Have you ever considered purchasing … Continue reading
Different cultural perspectives around clothing and second hand usage IN CHINA AND UK
In my own primary research among Chinese students in Shanghai, the findings suggest that in China, about 71% of students choose to ditch away their used clothes instead of donating them (Figure 1). They claimed that it was just a … Continue reading
Learning from the UK
In previous research, it has been confirmed that China is in a different place to the UK in relationship to attitudes to clothing, and buying new and second-hand clothing, Quantitatively, my own street interviews among Chinese students suggest that 71% … Continue reading