The Handmaid's Tale. Discussions on Fashion Semiotics, Power and Contemporary Gender Disputes
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the semiotic significance of attire in Hulu's series The Handmaid’s Tale, examining how clothing functions as a tool of power and control within the series. It further investigates the role of uniforms in contemporary society and draws parallels between modern fashion practices and subtle forms of repression and power exerted over women. By analyzing the interplay between fashion, power, and gender, this study aims to highlight the enduring impact of clothing as a medium of socio-political expression and control.
Source: EPISTÉMÈ
Author: Victoria Nannini
Institution: National University of Rosario
Language: English
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411839979