What is a hat?
Q: What is a hat?
A: A hat is a type of covering for the head.
Q: Who wears hats?
A: Hats are worn by women, men, infants and children. Some hats are not worn by anyone at all and are just used for decoration.
Q: Who makes hats for men?
A: People who make hats for men are called hatters.
Q: Who makes hats for women?
A: Those who make hats for women are called milliners.
Q: Are there different types of hats or caps in different countries?
A: Yes, the kinds of hats (or caps) worn by different groups within various societies in different countries are very numerous.
Q: Do some types of hats or caps signify social roles?
A: Yes, some types of hats or caps are worn as a sign of social roles. For example, bishops wear mitres and some lawyers wear wigs on specific occasions. Monarchs also wear crowns on special occasions.
Q: Does clothing send social messages about what kind of person someone is?
A: In traditional societies it was expected that people would dress appropriately so that other people could know from their clothes what kind of person was on view. That aspect of clothing in general is much less true today than it used to be.
