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Originally Posted by SeriousSigma22
Why is our culture so stressed over the texture of hair? I'm just curious because I don't think other cultures point out that difference.
Serioussigma22  |
I guess you mean black American culture.
There are other races/ethnicities/cultures of people that do the hair texture and skin shade thing. That's both domestically and internationally.
An example of which can be found in the distinctions made by many Jewish Americans. For many, the closer they resemble "whiteness" in terms of skin complexion and hair texture, the better. This is about aesthetics and opportunities to be gained through assimilation and privilege. It can be traced historically and contemporarily.
Other examples can be found in Latin America.