What is cultural appropriation?

What was the first memory of braids mentioned in the text?

• Watching a friend get their hair braided

• Learning to braid at school

• Going to a professional salon

• Sitting between a family member's legs to get hair braided

How long did it take for the person to do their first set of individuals on their own head?

• Three days

• Five hours

• One week

• Two days

What was the reaction when a young lady's braids were uneven after getting them done?

• She was complimented

• She was asked if anything needed to be fixed

• She was offered a refund

• She was ignored

What does getting hair done symbolize according to the text?

• A celebration of identity

• A routine maintenance task

• A way to fit in with peers

• A requirement for employment

What were the two main hairstyles that emerged during slavery for practical reasons?

• Ponytails and buns

• Locks and straightened hair

• Box braids and twists

• Head rags and cornrows

What did the judge rule in the 1981 discrimination suit filed by Renee Rodgers?

• In her favor, recognizing cultural heritage

• Against her, citing a lack of cultural heritage

• Dismissed the case without a ruling

• In her favor, but without recognizing cultural heritage

What was the public reaction to Bo Derek's cornrows?

• Indifference

• Widespread acceptance as a new trend

• Criticism for cultural appropriation

• Praise for originality

How did the text describe the impact of the Kardashians on braided hairstyles?

• They were praised for promoting cultural diversity

• They were credited with inventing them

• They were criticized for appropriating them

• They were ignored

What was a common theme regarding braids in the workplace and educational settings?

• They were mandated for safety reasons

• They were encouraged for cultural expression

• They were often seen as unprofessional or inappropriate

• They were universally accepted

What does the text suggest about the future of cultural appropriation conversations?

• They will become more restrictive

• They will lead to a ban on certain hairstyles

• They will encourage more people to correct their mistakes

• They will not change current practices