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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What if she had cancer treatment and bought 2 wigs? Or showed up bald? I doubt boss would say anything at that point so yes racist.[/quote]

My principal is very uncomfortable with me returning to school bald, but is also uncomfortable with allowing staff to wear non-religious head coverings. He suggested that I wear a wig, not understanding that wigs for cancer patients are not the same as fashion wigs so they are more expensive. Plus, the medical wig suppliers do not even try to make realistic looking wigs for black patients, especially not those of us with naturally kinky or coily hair. If I had hundreds of dollars beyond the $300 insurance copay for a medical wig AND I lived in Boston or Atlanta, I’d have more options, but I’m broke and I’m not traveling as a cancer patient during Covid just to cover my head in the way he thinks is acceptable. [/quote]

This PP: warm hugs. This is horrible - your principal is very uncomfortable? Is *cancer* comfortable? Puh-leeze! I guarantee your students (and parents) just are relieved and grateful that you are returning and healthier - who cares if you are bald? I had many bald teachers!

Isn’t this sexist then? PP if you were male and lost your hair or shaved your head, non-issue.

What if I decided to shave my head as a 50 professional female? Would I be disciplined?[/quote]

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