“Ban hair discrimination gaining momentum”
by Candace Norwood
Why do supporters think the CROWN act is necessary?
Oregon state Rep. Jenelle Bynum, who introduced the CROWN act bill in her state legislator 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.
How does the author support the following central idea of the passage: Hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination?
A. By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.
B. By presenting two opposing views on the issue.
C. By including a detailed history of racial discrimination.
D. By citing a study conducted by a university.
1 answer