Statement on H.F. 3103 The CROWN ActOur country has a long history of discrimination based on traits associated with people of African Heritage, especially when it comes to hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists. Sadly it is still an issue many face today. African Heritage women are 50% more likely to be sent home or know of a woman who has been sent home from the workplace because of her hair. Women of African Heritage are also 80% more likely to change their natural hair to meet Eurocentric standards of appearance, social norms, or expectations at work. The issue of hair discrimination is not solely regulated to women or the workplace. While research on this topic for other genders is still being explored, recent news reports of hair discrimination are becoming more prevalent for all genders.Last Modified: 3/4/2020 Size: 0Author: Categories: Community, Tags: Publication,
