dreadlocks... a lot, actually. Over the last 5 to 7 years I have been wanting to get my dreads put in. However, I feel that employment opportunities are reduced dramatically due to the appearance. Whether or not I get them, I have to make sure it's within "clean" policies of the company.
My question is, why are the assumptions of dirty or putrid dreadlocks still rampant in 80% of the US allowing for the affect of employment opportunities for individuals with dreads? Just because someone has dreads doesn't automatically mean that they are villains of society or Rastafarians, or even pot smokers (I have never even tried it), or have a very low education. I witnessed last year, in Virginia, a girl working at the local Burger King, and her dreads were exposed from the top of the visor. Thye didn't have a problem with it.
Why would bigger companies you are attempting to seek employment from discriminate against an ever-increasing acceptable hairstyle?
2007-02-05 15:58:39 · 1 answers · asked by Cold Fart 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Kris, you only said it looks unprofessional. That's one of the assumptions that I was talking about.
2007-02-05 16:28:17 · update #1
because it does not look professional. i do all of the hireing at the place i work for. i would not hire someone with dreadlocks ever!!!
2007-02-05 16:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋