Why Are Black Students Still Being Punished For Their Hair Choices?

Black kids continue to endure prejudice based on their natural hair, notwithstanding the progress that has been made in the areas of civil rights and social justice. These grooming decisions, which are a reflection of cultural identity and ancestry, are often appraised in an unjust manner, which results in punitive acts that disproportionately impact young people of African descent. I will explain why this problem continues to exist and what may be done to address it. Black Students Often Unfairly Judged For Their Grooming Choices Regarding the manner in which they choose to style their hair, black kids are sometimes exposed to inspection and punishment in schools. Afros, braids, locs, and twists are examples of natural hairstyles that are considered to be “unprofessional” or “distracting” by school officials. These hairstyles are also considered to be culturally important and useful. Not only does this biased judgment target pupils of African descent, but it also conveys a detrimental message that their natural hair is not acceptable. Hair Discrimination One kind of racial prejudice is known as hair discrimination, which is a form of discrimination that penalizes persons based on the texture and style of their natural hair. This kind of discrimination may...