Pockets in Women's Clothing: A Matter of Social Control
Missing pockets in women's clothes are a topic of discussion among women, highlighting the patriarchal machismo that has influenced fashion.
The absence of pockets in women's clothing, particularly in trousers, is not just an aesthetic choice, but a reflection of social control over women, limiting their freedom and autonomy.
Having a pocket means having a personal space, a place in which to keep what belongs to us without depending on others — a seemingly banal, but profoundly political gesture.
The demand for roomy pockets, as seen in the return of cargo pants and feminist campaigns like #wewantpockets, speaks to the desire for independence and equality.
Author's summary: Pockets in women's clothes reflect social control and limit freedom.
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