History of Black Hair: The Beauty and Politic of Black Hair

History of Black Hair: The Beauty and Politic of Black Hair, available at $69.99, has an average rating of 4.85, with 13 lectures, 2 quizzes, based on 21 reviews, and has 117 subscribers.

You will learn about 1. Discover the ancient African origins, practices, leaders, and institutions in black hair care 2. Identify and explain the theories and works of the key stakeholders who specifically address the politics of “Black Hair” in 3. Interpret the artistic elements of “black hair” design/styles and how it has influenced and been influenced by other cultures 4. Differentiate between the ways class, gender, religion, and other attributes might interface with identity 5. Address how individuals consciously and subconsciously symbolize resistance, empowerment, and oppression 6. Critique the controversies that attend hairstyle choices (natural, straight, etc.) & sociological & socio-political effects (employment, relationship, & law) 7. Develop a social media presence by authoring a blog and creating Pinterest story boards that build a photo timeline journal and inspiration book This course is ideal for individuals who are African American Students, African Art History, Women's Studies, and Fashion History Students It is particularly useful for African American Students, African Art History, Women's Studies, and Fashion History Students.

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Title: History of Black Hair: The Beauty and Politic of Black Hair

Price: $69.99

Average Rating: 4.85

Number of Lectures: 13

Number of Quizzes: 2

Number of Published Lectures: 13

Number of Published Quizzes: 2

Number of Curriculum Items: 16

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 16

Original Price: $19.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

1. Discover the ancient African origins, practices, leaders, and institutions in black hair care
2. Identify and explain the theories and works of the key stakeholders who specifically address the politics of “Black Hair” in
3. Interpret the artistic elements of “black hair” design/styles and how it has influenced and been influenced by other cultures
4. Differentiate between the ways class, gender, religion, and other attributes might interface with identity
5. Address how individuals consciously and subconsciously symbolize resistance, empowerment, and oppression
6. Critique the controversies that attend hairstyle choices (natural, straight, etc.) & sociological & socio-political effects (employment, relationship, & law)
7. Develop a social media presence by authoring a blog and creating Pinterest story boards that build a photo timeline journal and inspiration book

Who Should Attend

African American Students, African Art History, Women's Studies, and Fashion History Students

Target Audiences

African American Students, African Art History, Women's Studies, and Fashion History Students

The Beauty and Politics of Black Hair course is entrenched in African studies and the origins of traditional hairstyles and customs that are emulated today. Although these styles are recreated today, the meaning and purposes have been diminished over centuries. From ancient times in Africa, during enslavement, throughout the Diaspora, to the present, “Black hair” has had its own meaning(s). This course offers the opportunities to explore multiple cultural lessons about hair and life. Black hairstyles have been glorified and imitated while simultaneously demonized, demoralized, and belittled in a world where European standards of beauty have been raised up in popular culture. Participants will develop and understanding of manifestations of modern pigeonholes about Black hair, seen when branded or judged based on hair texture, length, color, and style. Students will investigate stereotypes, which have had real psychological, social, economic, and legal consequences for African and African American people. Additionally, students will realize the “Politics of Black Hair”, while providing a thorough analysis of issues related to the history, culture, sociology, psychology, and economics of “Black hair.” Students will examine contemporary reasons why black hairstyles may signify, resist, and conform in society. Students will also investigate inventions, modification of creative techniques, and products made for grooming, health, and expression throughout history.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Lecture 2: The “Glory” of African Hair and how hair was viewed in early African culture

Lecture 3: African and African American Hair Demonized

Lecture 4: Hair in Slavery

Lecture 5: Emancipation Rules

Lecture 6: Icons of Black Hair Care

Lecture 7: Hair Tools, Products, and Inventions

Lecture 8: Protest Hair Styles

Lecture 9: 1980’s -90’s: Relaxed Hair and the Jeri Curl

Lecture 10: Good Hair VS Bad Hair & the Traumas Associates with Having Black Hair

Lecture 11: Braids, Dreads, Weaves, Extensions, Afros, Twists, and Knots

Lecture 12: Hair Advocates, The Crown Act 2019, and Laws Surrounding Hair Discrimination

Lecture 13: Re-brand of Natural Hair: In Music, Entertainment, & the Natural Hair Movement

Instructors

Shannon Johnson
Art and Design Professor

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