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Black Female Hairstyle | “Offensive” <b>Hair</b> Regulations for <b>Black Women</b> - Styleite | Blog Black Hairstyles

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“Offensive” <b>Hair</b> Regulations for <b>Black Women</b> - Styleite Posted: 30 Apr 2014 09:37 AM PDT The Army finally has to pay attention to one third of its population. The military announced yesterday that it will review AR 670-1, their grooming regulations that servicewomen have been calling discriminatory. The regulations disallow twists, "dreadlocks", and cornrows larger than a quarter of an inch in diameter, which isn't practical for some hair types that women of color have. Blatant racism masquerading as safety is something we've seen countless institutions strive for. We presume these mandates come on the authority of superior intelligence from the Department of Defense, made of of people clueless about hairdos. This demeaning-looking shot (above) from the regulations was the one that circulated the internet, and was only one photo of a series depicting other demographics and other hair offenses. But those weren't the unreasonable ones, which is why people have been petitioning the unauthorized hairstyles. The female members of the Congressional Black Caucus recently wrote a letter to the Department of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel encouraging him to reconsider the updates to the regulation. It explains to the Army why they need basic training in how to speak to people. …the use of words like "unkempt" and "matted" when referring to traditional hairstyles worn by women of color are offensive and biased. The assumption that individuals wearing these hairstyles cannot maintain them in a way that meets the professionalism of Army standards indicates a lack of cultural sensitivity conducive to creating a tolerant environment of minorities. In other words, wake up, you sound disgusting. Many African American women put forth great effort in ensuring their hair is maintained in a way that allows them to be acknowledged for their ability and commitment to the tasks and challenges before them, rather than their appearance. We urge you to consider the direction in which the updated regulation will ultimately lead the Armed Forces. This will have to end in less offensive grooming regulations. [Curly Nikki] Related Links: Blogger Gives U.S. Army a Much-Needed Schooling On African American Hair Belgian Designer's Runway Demands Fashion "Stop Racism" Are We Being Too PC About Katy Perry's Accidental Racism?

Pentagon Reviews New <b>Hair</b> Regulations For <b>Black Women</b> | Clutch <b>...</b> Posted: 30 Apr 2014 08:01 AM PDT The Pentagon is reviewing its hairstyle regulations after the Congressional Black Caucus complained that the Army had unfairly targeted black women in its new rules. Examples of the new rules included bangs that hit above the eyebrows and pony tails that center on the back of the head. Extensions and wigs are authorized as long as they conform to the standards and look like natural hair. What caucus chair Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) and her colleagues objected to was the Army's usage of certain words. "The use of words like 'unkempt' and 'matted,' when referring to traditional hairstyles worn by women of color are offensive and biased," Fudge and her colleagues told Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. "The assumption that individuals wearing these hairstyles cannot maintain them in a way that meets the professionalism of the Army standards indicates a lack of cultural sensitivity conducive to creating a tolerant environment for minorities. Hagel replied [http://cbc.fudge.house.gov/uploads/SecrretaryHagelResponse.pdf] assuring Fudge and other members that no one in the Pentagon meant to "discriminate or disparage" black women in formulating the Army's new rules. "Secretary Hagel has committed to careful review of each service's language and grooming policies to ensure both are clear of offensive language and are respectful of the diversity within our armed forces," Fudge wrote in response. "The secretary's response affirms his commitment to ensuring all individuals are welcomed and can continue to be proud of serving within our armed forces." On Tuesday, Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby told reporters that Hagel has ordered the military services to review their appearance regulations for black women and ensure their "standards are fair and respectful to our diverse force while also meeting our requirements." Source

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