Dont Touch My Hair Analysis

`Nittle mentions in her article exactly what cultural appropriation is a “ typically involves members of a dominant group exploiting the culture of less privileged groups, often with little understanding of the latter 's history experience and traditions”(about.com).Cultural appropriation has also become relevant in public settings or functions as well .The song "Don’t Touch My Hair " by Solange Knowles helps me identify and relate to how I 've been affected by cultural appropriation.However looking at the opposite of cultural appropriation which is cultural appreciation meaning. There 's a big difference between the two of them here 's the difference with cultural appreciation is learning about another culture with respect . It 's also …show more content…
Friends in grade school have mimicked ways I have worn my hair I don’t think it was to hurt my feelings, but it was because they like the way that it looked . Back then it made me feel sad about how my hair was done now looking back understand what was going on which was cultural appropriation . So having my hair fixed whether its ponytail, bun or braid . Having my own style mean a lot because no one can take that something as a person has to choose or also own. I feel it makes my whole outfit complete. As an adolescent, my grandmother always instilled in my mind that my hair was my glory. It defines so several things, but I’ll mention one. Everyone has their own hair and their own style, and what they have an interest in. That’s something that you have to own as a person. Sometimes people will try to mimic you, or sometimes they want you to mimic them, or put pressure on you if you don’t look a certain way. “Don’t Touch My Hair” is the reflection within lyrics of you. Praising your style, your look, It’s cool to be you. Solange’s whole movement promotes that. You miss out on so much by trying to mimic someone else’s style. This is why I also relate to the lyrics stated