LOOKING PROFESSIONAL? GOOD HAIR..... A short film .

 

 

 

 “Good Hair: Perceptions of Racism” is a short film about racism and discrimination based on Black people’s natural hair, especially in schools and workplaces.

The story shows how some institutions expect people—especially Black women—to change their natural hair (afros, curls, braids) to fit what is considered “professional” or “acceptable.”

Main ideas in the film

  • Society often treats Eurocentric features (straight hair, white beauty standards) as “normal” or “professional.”

Black people may be judged or restricted because of their hairstyles.

  • These rules can limit identity, self-expression, and cultural pride.

  • The film encourages viewers to question hidden racism in everyday policies and attitudes.

In short, the film asks:


  Why should someone have to change their natural hair to be accepted?

1. Pre-watching activities

Activity 1: Think

Write these questions on the board:

  1. What does “professional appearance” mean?

  2. Who decides what looks professional or acceptable?

  3. Can hair ever be a reason for discrimination?

     


     

    Activity 2: Observation task

    While watching, ask them to note:

  4. What problem does the character face?

  5. Who creates the rules about hair?

  6. How does the character feel?

  7. What message is the film sending?

     

     

    Activity 3: Discussion questions

  8. Why do you think hair can become a racial issue?

  9. Do you think appearance rules in schools or jobs can be unfair?

  10. Should people have the right to wear their natural hair?

  11. Can small rules sometimes hide bigger social problems?

     

     

    5. Critical thinking activity

    Activity 5: “Hidden discrimination”

    Students work in groups and discuss:

    Question:
    Can discrimination exist even if it is not obvious or intentional?

    Ask them to think about examples like:

  12. dress codes

  13. language expectations

  14. beauty standards

  15. school policies.

Groups present their ideas to the class.

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