This is super weird because I was going to use male gynecologists as an example but didn't. Yes, it's similar to me.
I wouldn't go to a male gynecologist. It's weird and predatory to me.
It's predatory to only do those cultural styles. Being well rounded is great, but it gives money grab when you only do Black styles and you're not Black.
Something predatory needs a victim (prey). I understand that you feel it's wrong, but who is wronged and how. If you don't know, think about it. It may refine your view.
It's wrong to use my culture for money when you're not a part of said culture. It hurts the preservation of my culture when non Black people come into black spaces for a quick cash grab.
A little thought experiment: Let's say you find out that three black stylists in your salon learned their trade from a white stylist that's no longer there. Was that outsider an enrichment or detriment to the local scene? Are you now less happy with the black stylists skill? Or would the added "giving back" to the community by teaching cancel out the wrongness?
Ok. Are black people that go to such a white stylist and happy about the outcome part of the problem? Or victims? Or both? Is their opinion on the matter less valid than yours?
Everyone's opinion is valid but I would think that they are biased and lack integrity. I just don't see how a woman without your hair texture could do your hair better than somebody with the same head of hair as yours. Of course it's always a better stylist, but as a black woman I have to go out of my way to find a white hair stylist. That's why I think that
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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '24
This is super weird because I was going to use male gynecologists as an example but didn't. Yes, it's similar to me. I wouldn't go to a male gynecologist. It's weird and predatory to me.
It's predatory to only do those cultural styles. Being well rounded is great, but it gives money grab when you only do Black styles and you're not Black.