Use the passage from the “A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum” article to answer the question.

Her curly hair would be seen as a “distraction,” or would “make the employer uncomfortable,” Anthony recalls being told by other Black women. Anthony’s experiences with anxiety and fear over the professional impact of her hairstyle are not unique. Though stories of Black people experiencing hair discrimination are not new, in recent years national media attention has brought a new level of scrutiny to the issue.

Question
Which words or phrases in this statement reflect a negative connotation? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

attention
attention

level
level

anxiety
anxiety

unique
unique

uncomfortable

1 answer

The two words or phrases in the statement that reflect a negative connotation are:

  1. anxiety
  2. uncomfortable

These terms convey feelings of distress and discomfort, which imply negativity in the context provided.