Ridiculous History Breeching: A Weird Historical Obsession with Children's Pants
Jan 11, 2024
Explore the strange parenting practice of breeching, where boys transition from wearing dresses to pants. Learn about the history and symbolism of children's pants, including the age range for wearing them and the impact of social class. Discover the obsession with pants and their potential impact on sperm count. Delve into the practice of un-breaching and the evolution of gender norms in fashion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Children's Pants: A Symbol of Gender Role Assignment and Transformation
02:07 • 11min
Pockets, Transition to Manhood, and Acquiring Pants in the 17th Century
13:16 • 5min
Transition from Dresses to Pants
18:11 • 11min
The Impact of Pants on Sperm Count
28:49 • 4min
Un-Breaching: From Dresses to Pants
32:54 • 10min
The Concept of Fetching and Expressing Personal Style
42:52 • 2min
The Evolution of Gender Norms in Fashion
44:41 • 4min