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History of Feminism

ismnotwasm

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6. I agree

Reply to msongs (Reply #5)

Tue Apr 22, 2014, 01:42 PM

Apr 2014

It doesn't change the fundamental racism the article talks about, but the hair requirements should be the same. I think the evolving role of women in the military allowed for longer hair-- but it's now past ridiculous.

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The politics of black women’s hair: Why it’s seen with skepticism — and a need to discipline [View all] ismnotwasm Apr 2014 OP

Those are very professional hairstyles and pefectly appropriate for women in the military.. hlthe2b Apr 2014 #1

take a flying jump... Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2014 #3

This is an issue that I became aware of only recently, CrispyQ Apr 2014 #2

My daughter when in the military for a while kept her hair long ismnotwasm Apr 2014 #4

require the same haircut for both women and men - buzzed. equality in haircuts nt msongs Apr 2014 #5

I agree ismnotwasm Apr 2014 #6

I really need to see Good Hair. redqueen Apr 2014 #7