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“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.

A. By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination.

The correct answer is A. By using an anecdotal example of hair discrimination. In the passage, the author mentions that Oregon state Rep. Jenelle Bynum introduced the CROWN act bill because lawmakers have little knowledge about the issue of hair discrimination. Bynum states that white dominant culture has been imposed on people with different hair textures, which implies a connection between hairstyle rules and racial discrimination. This anecdotal example supports the central idea that hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination.

The author supports the central idea that hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination by using the technique of presenting two opposing views on the issue. In the passage, the author mentions that Oregon state Rep. Jenelle Bynum introduced the CROWN act bill in her state legislature and faced challenges because lawmakers have little knowledge about the issue of hair discrimination. This suggests that there is a lack of awareness and understanding of the problem, thereby supporting the idea that hairstyle rules are tied to racial discrimination. Additionally, the author mentions that when the CROWN Act legislation was first introduced in 2019 by Anthony, she faced criticism and was told to focus on "serious" legislation from both sides of the political aisle. This opposition from both sides further emphasizes the connection between hairstyle rules and discrimination. Therefore, option B, by presenting two opposing views on the issue, is the correct answer.