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"Ban Hair Discrimination Gaining Momentum"
by Candice Norwood

Why do supporters think the CROWN Act is necessary?

Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum, who introduced a CROWN Act bill in her state legislature this year, said one of the biggest challenges is how little lawmakers know about the issue of hair discrimination.

“People don’t even realize that white dominant culture has been normalized and has been imposed upon people whose hair texture is different,” Bynum said.

Anthony said that when she first introduced CROWN Act legislation in 2019, she was “laughed out” of some rooms and told to focus on “serious” legislation. That criticism came from both sides of the political aisle, she noted.

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Use the passage to answer the question.

How does the author support the following central idea of the passage: Hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination?

(1 point)
Responses

By citing a study conducted by a university.
By citing a study conducted by a university.

By including a detailed history of racial discrimination.
By including a detailed history of racial discrimination.

By presenting two opposing views on the issue.
By presenting two opposing views on the issue.

By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.
By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.

Answer 1

The best response to how the author supports the central idea that hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination is:

**By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.**

This choice aligns with the context provided in the passage, where specific experiences and statements from individuals involved in advocating for the CROWN Act illustrate the reality of hair discrimination and its connection to societal norms influenced by racial dynamics.