Good hair and other dubious distinctions

Description

Focusing on issues of value, identity, privilege, and shame, this documentary features personal narratives and sociological discussion on how hair and other personal features are used as a means for stereotyping in the African-American community. The program highlights issues of pressure, conformity, and acceptance; looks at beauty as a social construction; and examines how these issues have different impacts on men and women of different ages.

Runtime

47 min

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Date of Publication

2011

Database

Alexander Street

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