Unpopular opinion
20 comments
Pi66baby[OP]
18.11.2021 17:33
LinkAnyone can get dreads
GigaGold
18.11.2021 17:33
Linkyeah but tht doesn't mean they look good with em
Pi66baby[OP]
18.11.2021 17:34
LinkI’m not sure why ppl think it’s racist for non black ppl to have dreads ,it’s not.dreads don’t even come from black culture.plus it’s a hair style, it may not look good on everyone but it’s their personal choice it’s their responsibility,it’s their hair
Pi66baby[OP]
18.11.2021 17:36
LinkIt also kinda depends on what type of hair you have it has to be strong to carry the weight and what not .
Pi66baby[OP]
18.11.2021 17:42
LinkI don’t mind if you don’t agree in fact if you can actually tell me why it’s bad other than yelling “iTs racist!!!” Then I might actually change my mind
GigaGold
18.11.2021 17:42
Linkexactly it isnt racist
Pi66baby[OP]
18.11.2021 17:43
LinkThat’s not what Twitter said🤭
GigaGold
18.11.2021 17:46
Linktwitter called someone racist for wearing buns in animal crossing their opinion doesn't matter
Pi66baby[OP]
18.11.2021 17:49
LinkTrue
I’m just gonna try to explain why people say it’s bad, but I’m not an expert so take this explanation with a grain of salt. Basically, dreads are a protective hairstyle that Black people tend to use because their hair type needs it. Black people’s hair has been historically policed and they have experienced discrimination related to their hair (such as: being forced to shave it, protective hairstyles being banned, protective hairstyles being considered unprofessional etc). So the problem is that non-Black people who wear typically Black hairstyles are taking the hair, but none of the discrimination or history that comes with it. It’s like a symbol of pride and identity that’s being worn by people not in their community with no consideration for its symbolic meaning.
Of course I’m white and this is just what I gathered from Instagram infographics 😭
I know for a fact this isn’t common knowledge but most dark skinned ppl from other cultures don’t like to be called black you call them by where they’re from calling ppl black is American thing that can be offensive to others .
Black ppl use dreads bc it’s their hair their choice