Women of Color and Hair Bias in the Work Environment explores the experiences of professional women of color who have had encountered feelings of uncertainty, self-consciousness, or differing treatment, and/or discrimination because of their natural hairstyle choices. The intent is to shine a light on the challenges professional women of color face and how these experiences impact their hiring and/or work environment. Covering topics such as hairstyle empowerment, ethics of hair bias, and diversity of hair, this book serves as an invaluable resource for educators, social workers, psychologists, organizational leadership, business professionals, and more. This book also allows women to be encouraged by stories of professional women who have overcome the societal burdens placed on natural hair.
Coverage:
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
•Culture of Black Hairstyles
•Diversity of Hair
•Ethics of Hair Bias
•Hairstyle Empowerment
•Personal Identity
•Professional Hair Considerations
•Social Acceptance
•Workforce Ethics
Coverage:
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:
•Culture of Black Hairstyles
•Diversity of Hair
•Ethics of Hair Bias
•Hairstyle Empowerment
•Personal Identity
•Professional Hair Considerations
•Social Acceptance
•Workforce Ethics