Natural : Black beauty and the politics of hair / Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson.

Author/creator Johnson, Chelsea Mary Elise author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : New York University Press, [2024]
Descriptionxvi, 277 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Hairdressing of African Americans--Social aspects.
Hairdressing of Black people--Social aspects.
African Americans--Race identity.
Black people--Race identity.
Noirs américains--Coiffure. --Aspect social.
Personnes noires--Coiffure. --Aspect social.
Noirs américains--Identité ethnique.
Personnes noires--Identité ethnique.

Contents Introduction : the new natural hair movement -- Hair Sankofa : a history of Black hair politics -- Liberating transitions : cutting through misogynoir -- Green is the new Black : naturalness as a wellness project -- Black hair matters : beauty as racial protest -- Who can be natural? Privilege and exclusion -- Conclusion : detangling texture.
Abstract "Sociologist Chelsea Mary Elise Johnson uses interviews, media analysis, and participant observation in beauty shops, online blogs, and natural hair meet-ups around the world to trace how Black women use natural hair culture to reimagine their bodies, the beauty industry, and racial politics"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2023058936
ISBN9781479814732 (hardcover)
ISBN1479814733
ISBN(ebook)
ISBN(ebook other)

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Joyner General Stacks GT2295 .U5 J65 2024 ✔ Available Place Hold