Disguises and the Origins of Clothing

Human Nature • Vol/Iss. N/A • Springer Nature • London • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Buckner, William

Abstract

In this study, the author explores different pathways to the emergence of clothing outside of thermoregulation, with a focus on the use of clothing for disguise or concealment. He finds disguises in 8 out of 10 sampled societies, proposing that attempts at disguise or concealment is one possible pathway to the cultural evolution of clothing. He also finds clothing used for modesty and body armor purposes.
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