Postcolonial Speculative Fiction

For a genetic phenotype we do put a lot of thought into this area.

This hair blog is most interesting. On a grander scale hair has been associated with many traits. Some examples: red = fiery temper, gray male = distinguished, gray female = matronly, blonde = not smart or the best catch. Then there is an assortment of judgements on people who dye their hair. Wigs, “why do you wear a wig? What is under there? Is your hair no good?” How much time do you spend on your hair? What products are a must for good hair? How much money do you spend to cut it, wash it, curl it, flatten it? She has short hair - she must like girls. he has long hair – he must smoke dope. He shaves his head – he must be hiding he is losing his hair. For a genetic phenotype we do put a lot of thought into this area.

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