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Should white people have dreadlocks? Should white people have dreadlocks?
Yes, white people should be able to have dreadlocks Yes, white people should be able to have dreadlocks
No, white people should not have dreadlocks No, white people should not have dreadlocks
Dreadlocks are irrelevant Dreadlocks are irrelevant
White people should be able to have dreads because cultures should be shared White people should be able to have dreads because cultures should be shared
Dreadlocks originated in numerous cultures Dreadlocks originated in numerous cultures
White people should be able to have dreadlocks for spiritual reasons White people should be able to have dreadlocks for spiritual reasons
Dreadlocks are a form of cultural appropriation Dreadlocks are a form of cultural appropriation
People with dreadlocks are judged by others People with dreadlocks are judged by others
It is harder to get a job if you have dreadlocks It is harder to get a job if you have dreadlocks
Dreadlocks are unhealthy for your hair Dreadlocks are unhealthy for your hair
The focus of the dreadlocks debate should be on inequality The focus of the dreadlocks debate should be on inequality
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Should white people have dreadlocks?
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Dreadlocks are irrelevant

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The focus of the dreadlocks debate should be on inequality

The larger issue at hand is eliminating the negative connotations dreadlocks have with marijuana and the judgement of uncommon hairstyles in the workplace.
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The Argument

Instead of debating who should have permission to wear dreadlocks, everyone should concentrate on erasing the negative associations they have to stoner culture and being seen as unprofessional or dirty. Dreads may have been popular with African-Americans in the U.S., but since they have multiple origins one culture cannot claim ownership.[1] Many hairstyles from minority cultures are often viewed as unprofessional or messy. In more conservative professions, uncommon hairstyles are frequently banned from the dress code. Everyone should focus on allowing all hairstyles to be accepted in every environment, as well as not judging someone's professionalism based on their style.

Counter arguments

Dreadlocks are an important part of the fight for equality because of their importance in many minority cultures. In the United States, dreads are popular with African-Americans but have a stereotype of being messy and unprofessional. This causes accusations of discrimination in the workplace since many companies don't allow their employees to have that hairstyle, claiming because it does not match their overall image. When people forbid others to wear parts of their culture, they are being prejudicial.

Proponents

Premises

[P1] People should strive to eliminate the negative connotations dreadlocks have to stoner culture. [P2] One culture cannot claim ownership of dreadlocks. [P3] Therefore, it shouldn't matter who wears dreadlocks.

Rejecting the premises

[Rejecting P2] Dreadlocks are associated with African and Rastafarian cultures.

References

  1. https://loccessories.com/wearing-white-dreadlocks-not-cultural-appropriation-upset-instead/
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