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The Aesthetics of Natural Black Hairstyles

The Aesthetics of Natural Black Hairstyles

Carolyn Allen
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781668487907|ISBN10: 166848790X|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668487914|EISBN13: 9781668487921
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8790-7.ch010
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Allen, Carolyn. "The Aesthetics of Natural Black Hairstyles." Women of Color and Hair Bias in the Work Environment, edited by Kula A. Francis and Anna M. Clarke, IGI Global, 2024, pp. 179-195. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8790-7.ch010

APA

Allen, C. (2024). The Aesthetics of Natural Black Hairstyles. In K. Francis & A. Clarke (Eds.), Women of Color and Hair Bias in the Work Environment (pp. 179-195). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8790-7.ch010

Chicago

Allen, Carolyn. "The Aesthetics of Natural Black Hairstyles." In Women of Color and Hair Bias in the Work Environment, edited by Kula A. Francis and Anna M. Clarke, 179-195. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8790-7.ch010

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Abstract

The chapter considers the three African aesthetic principles of polyrhythm, curvilinearity, and repetition and applies the aesthetic principles to natural Black hairstyles. Aesthetics are associated with the conception of beauty or what is considered beautiful. Afros, locs, twists, braids, and Bantu knots are natural hairstyles considered beautiful in the African aesthetic. However, natural Black hairstyle have been disparaged in the American workplace. Discrimination and bias against natural Black hairstyles will be reviewed. The purpose of the chapter is to discuss the links between African aesthetics and natural Black hairstyles. Further, the chapter explores bias against natural Black hairstyles and the rejection of African aesthetics by European standards.

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