One of the issues is that within the framework of normative white privilege, touching a Black person’s hair is seen as harmless. How can we, as a society change the perception of this action to be offensive and non-normative?

“Black people of various ages, genders, and class status often experience their hair and body as the object of others’ gaze and scrutiny. In some instances, they may also have to deflect physical and verbal encounters that center their hair as an object of curiosity.” One of the issues is that within the framework of normative white privilege, touching a Black person’s hair is seen as harmless. How can we, as a society change the perception of this action to be offensive and non-normative?“

In your own word (do not quote from the chapter or use any outside sources) answer the following reflective essay question. You must write a total of 500 words. The essay is required to be 500 word – not less and not more. You will be graded on the clarity of your writing, grammar and the organization of your essay. Please be thoughtful in answering the question. Essays are automatically put through TurnItIn to detect any plagiarism.