Nancy Ross

Nancy Ross currently works at the Integrated Arts and Sciences Department at Dixie State University. Nancy does research in Abrahamic Religions, History of Religion and History of Art. Her current project is on Mormon garments.

 

Contributions by Nancy Ross

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LDS Garments and Agency

A candid discussion with Nancy Ross about Mormon women's experiences with wearing LDS garments. From the paper "LDS Garments and Agency: A Qualitative Study of Meaning" by Nancy Ross and Jessica Finnigan: "The form of LDS garments has changed over time, from wrist-to-ankle, single-piece long underwear, to versions that included short sleeves and legs, to the two-piece styles that are common today. One of the most difficult aspects of studying garments is that talking about them is a transgressive act." This is that boundary pushing discussion.

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