Elizabeth Anne Weigle
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Limited-Term Lecturer
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences *International Merchandising emphasis | University of Georgia | 2023 |
| M.S. | Textiles, Merchandising, & Interiors | University of Georgia | 2009 |
| B.S. | Fashion Merchandising | University of Georgia | 2007 |
Research
The affects of maternity wear on comfort, well-being, and sustainability. Dressing the body for sexual identity and liminal periods. Affect theory. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Ph.D. Dissertation: "Exploring Affects of Maternity (Wear): Implications for Self-Transition Through a Postfeminist Motherhood"
Master's thesis: "The American Trend of Female Pubic Hair Removal: Exploring a Popular Culture Body Modification"
Teaching
Courses Instructed: TXMI 2010: Creativity in Fashion & Interiors, TXMI 2100: Textiles for Consumers, TXMI 3210: Fundamentals of Fashion Merchandising, TXMI 4230: Dress, Society, & Culture, TXMI 4240/6240: Visual Merchandising & Fashion Promotion, TXMI 4290/6290: History of Dress & Fashion-19th Century to Present, TXMI 5230: Trend Analysis & Forecasting
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award | The Center for Teaching and Learning | 2021 |
Books
Weigle, Elizabeth Anne, "Sexuality, Sexual Identity, and Dress", The Meanings of Dress (5th Edition).
Journal Articles
Weigle, E.A. and McAndrews, L. (2021), "The Future of Maternity Wear: Generation Z’s Expectations of Dressing for Pregnancy", Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management.
Weigle, Elizabeth Anne and Medvedev, Katalin (2022), "Maternity swimwear: A tool of female agency", Fashion, Style & Popular Culture, article first, https:// doi.org/10.1386/fspc_00119_1
Weigle, Elizabeth Anne and Covington, Sha'Mira (2022), "The Role of Textiles in Defining 'Family': A Study of Narratives from the Former Slave Project", Fashion Studies, Vol. 4, Article 5, https://doi.org/10.38055/FS040105