Natural vs. relaxed: How African American women believe they are perceived in the workplace

Amber Chatelain; Debriana Smith

Undergraduate Research

Natural vs. relaxed: How African American women believe they are perceived in the workplace

Authors: Amber Chatelain (Eastern Kentucky University) , Debriana Smith (Eastern Kentucky University)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the perception of African American hair in the workplace, and specifically to discover how African American women believed they are perceived in the workplace as a result of their hairstyle. We additionally wanted to identify the relationship between hairstyle preference and perceptions of professionalism in the workplace.

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How to Cite: Chatelain, A. & Smith, D. (2018) “Natural vs. relaxed: How African American women believe they are perceived in the workplace”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 75(1).