This position holds that white people should not wear dreadlocks. It argues chiefly that doing so is a form of cultural appropriation, and adds practical objections — that dreadlocks can make it harder to get a job, attract others' judgement, and be unhealthy for the hair.
Supporting arguments · 4
- Dreadlocks are a form of cultural appropriationWhite people wearing dreadlocks is a form of cultural appropriation.
- It is harder to get a job if you have dreadlocksMost work environments discourage dreadlocks, citing them as unclean, unprofessional, or unsafe for work.
- Dreadlocks are unhealthy for your hairOver time, having dreadlocks causes extensive damage to a person's head.
- People with dreadlocks are judged by othersWhite people who have dreadlocks often get unsought hate from others.