Question

In examining the portrayal of black women in the media, it is not uncommon for those who appear to have lighter skin as well as straightened hair to be perceived as "the norm" and what is desirable. Straightening one's hair goes back to the time after slavery when black women were inundated with the message that straight hair was more socially acceptable. The practice of hair straightening is still common among black women today. How are these women responding to majority domination in this example?A.by passingB. by withdrawingC. by code-switchingD. by amalgamation

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A- By Passing

Explanation:

Passing means attempting to look like a dominant group. The opressed group blends in with the dominant group. it can be through the use of lightening creams, straightening hairs.

Withdrawal means leaving the area where they are being dominated to escape oppression, for example, the migration of blacks to north.

code switching is also acceptance versus resistance. The non-dominant group fake compliance and hide their resentment in the presence of the dominant group but show resistance to each other in the presence of other oppressed individuals. for example, non violent protest.

Amalgamation is the process of combining or uniting.

The women are responding to majority domination by straightening their hair which is passing.