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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Perfectly fine hair style choice or inappropriate/insensitive cultural appropriation? Does it matter if the wearer is 25 vs. 45, or male vs. female? Curious about AA people's opinions...[/quote]

If it was inappropriate, the all the AAs that STRAIGHTEN their hair are just as guilty.  I personally this the AA curls are awesome.  [/quote] +1. Cultural appropriation works both ways. If it us inappropriate for one group, it is inappropriate for the other. This over the top political correct nonsense has got to stop. Copying is the greatest form of flattery. [/quote]

AAs straightening their hair or wearing weaves and wigs has history in assimilation to what was considered "the norm." Learn something before spouting your nonsense.[/quote] So some appropriation is okay because it is "the norm" and other is not because they are outliers? Who is spouting nonsense?[/quote]

Not the PP, but I think you are being intentionally obtuse.

AA women historically straightened their hair because the historcally "American standard of beauty" called for light skin and long straight hair.  In many instances, AA women could not get jobs in White people's homes and in certain other places unless their hair was pressed and straightened.  Having tradionally AA features was considered ugly and undesirable by Whites.  Over that time, AA women have come to internalize these standards of beauty.  So whether you agree or not, there is a documented historical context for AA women straightening their hair.  A White boy having dreadlocks - not so much.  TBH, I do not care one hoot about how someone chooses to dress or wear their hear.  I say - go for it. [/quote]

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