April 12, 2009
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graduation caps and gowns
Traditionally, graduation caps and gowns like the ones seen at modern graduation events are the vestiges of the robes that were worn by clergy men and monks in medieval monasteries. Since the monasteries were the research centers before other learning institutions like universities and colleges were established, it was anticipated for academic professionals to implement new and better versions of clergy robes. While scholars in modern universities wore daily, the graduation caps and gowns are today worn only during graduation ceremonies at various learning institutions.
In fact, the interest in the caps and gowns even during graduation events has waned recently probably because many graduates and various activist groups in the early 60’s saw them as too ceremonial. However, this has not stopped institutions of learning from adopting the caps and gowns as the official academic regalia. There are different types of graduation caps and gowns for different rankings in the academic field including doctorates, masters, bachelors and undergraduates. The caps and gowns usually vary depending on the type of learning institution. For instance, the ones worn by doctors and bachelors have more insignia on them in order to signify the academic rankings and field of study.
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