Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research project explores the significant transformations in the social activities and lifestyles of young Omani women in the context of modernization.It aims to examine how modernization has influenced and altered their fashion choices and evolving social engagements.The study focuses on two key elements: social activities and fashion.Prominent artists referenced in this research include Mahamoud Fahmi, Iman Maleki, and Richard Fosu.Their artworks address various aspects of women's representation, including fashion, lifestyle, and culture.The research is framed within the theory of Multiple Modernities to contextualize the ongoing transformations.A studio practice research approach was employed, incorporating critical self-reflection, studio experimentation, and contextual review.The findings indicate that societal transformations in Oman have significantly impacted its cultural landscape, shaping the lifestyles and fashion choices of contemporary Omani women.This study contributes to the development of a modern artistic methodology for understanding these changes.It offers a contemporary portrayal of Omani women that aligns with their present reality and social status while encouraging cultural discourse in Oman.
Authors: Abed Obed Farhan, Mohd Fauzi Sedon
Institution: Sultan Idris Education University
Language: English
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Gender equality
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409444156