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        “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: What does “professional appearance” mean? Who decides wha...

SEXISM in everyday life. Read the following story. «A personal incident that I remember vividly, took place in the summer of 2012. It was a breezy Bangalore evening, so I decided to walk home after I was done with my internship. It was around 6 o’clock. There happened to be a deserted stretch on the way. I had my earphones on with a ‘Guns N’ Roses’ track playing on full volume. I was minding my own business when a man on a fancy bike stops next to me and says something to me. I thought he was asking for directions like everyone in the city is always doing. But here is what he asked me: “How much for one night?” What do you say to that? I ignored and walked faster till I reached the next bus stop. That man followed me till I got into the car with a male friend who was picking me up. More than anything else, I remember how shaken I was after the incident. Just because I decided to walk down a deserted road, alone in the evening, you assumed th...