Why did people adopt the plaid skirt with folded knife pleats for females even though it was invented and originally worn by Scottish males? Which culture and country did these skirts and the tartan come from and who invented these skirts and the tartan?
Or are the Celtic males who wore them homosexual? This is not meant to be an offensive racist question. I am just curious. I heard some people say that the Celtic males who wore those plaid kilted skirts were actually female in personality. Is this true?
I mean now in the West and in the whole world, the kilted plaid skirt is seen and used by many as a very feminine clothing such as in Western highschools. How did this happen? How did a piece of clothing originally worn by Celtic males come to be used and seen as a very feminine clothing?
Why did those Celtic skirts get adopted as feminine clothing? What was the psychology behind this? And how can we stop pleated kilted plaid skirts from being used, seen, and portrayed as feminine clothing in highschools and in all places and give it the proper respect it deserves which is to not culturally appropriate those skirts. We can prevent cultural appropriation of those skirts by letting only Scottish males wear them.
By the way, I find it funny that Celtic males get butthurt when people call tartan kilts as skirts despite the fact that they look and function the same as any other types of skirts.
Whose idea was it to make plaid kilted skirts as feminine clothing? Who are the people who started to turn those skirts into clothings used by females? Who are the people responsible for this?
Or are the Celtic males who wore them homosexual? This is not meant to be an offensive racist question. I am just curious. I heard some people say that the Celtic males who wore those plaid kilted skirts were actually female in personality. Is this true?
I mean now in the West and in the whole world, the kilted plaid skirt is seen and used by many as a very feminine clothing such as in Western highschools. How did this happen? How did a piece of clothing originally worn by Celtic males come to be used and seen as a very feminine clothing?
Why did those Celtic skirts get adopted as feminine clothing? What was the psychology behind this? And how can we stop pleated kilted plaid skirts from being used, seen, and portrayed as feminine clothing in highschools and in all places and give it the proper respect it deserves which is to not culturally appropriate those skirts. We can prevent cultural appropriation of those skirts by letting only Scottish males wear them.
By the way, I find it funny that Celtic males get butthurt when people call tartan kilts as skirts despite the fact that they look and function the same as any other types of skirts.
Whose idea was it to make plaid kilted skirts as feminine clothing? Who are the people who started to turn those skirts into clothings used by females? Who are the people responsible for this?
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Tartan and kilt have a rich history rooting deeply in Scottish culture, symbolizing clan heritage and Scottish pride. Initially, the kilt was a male garment, closely associated with Scottish Highlanders. The tartan pattern, varying in color and design from clan to clan, served not only as a form of dress but also as a statement of family and regional allegiances.
The transition of the kilt into what is perceived as a more feminine garment in other parts of the world, like the tartan skirt, isn't due to a single inventor or group deciding to feminize it. Instead, it's the result of broader cultural exchanges and the evolution of fashion. Over time, elements of traditional dress often get adopted and adapted by different cultures, which is what happened with the tartan pattern and pleated design. In the case of Western societies, these elements were incorporated into women's fashion, leading to the popularity of tartan skirts, particularly in school uniforms and fashion.
Regarding the notion of Celtic or Scottish men who wore kilts being perceived as 'female in personality,' this is an unjust and inaccurate stereotype. Clothing doesn't define one's personality or sexual orientation. Throughout history, what is considered masculine or feminine clothing has varied greatly across different cultures and time periods. Kilts for men in Scotland remain a proud expression of heritage, not an indication of their masculinity or sexual orientation.
To respect and honor the cultural significance of the kilt, it's essential to understand and appreciate its origins. Cultural appropriation is a complex issue, but restricting the garment to Scottish men alone isn't a practical solution. Instead, fostering a global understanding and respect for the cultural significance behind traditional garments is key. Everypiece of clothing, including kilts and tartan skirts, carries a story and history that deserves recognition and respect, transcending simplistic categorizations based on gender.