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The document discusses several key points about hair and how it relates to concepts of race and identity: 1) It explores how hair has been used historically in anthropological studies of the 19th/20th centuries to classify races and how hair samples were collected. 2) Issues arose from the marketing of hair in "classes" like Indian or European hair that raised debates about black identity. 3) Hairstyles were also ethnically labeled which some argued did not originate from the places they were associated with. 4) The conclusion emphasizes that hair remains an important way to understand concepts of race and ethnicity.

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The document discusses several key points about hair and how it relates to concepts of race and identity: 1) It explores how hair has been used historically in anthropological studies of the 19th/20th centuries to classify races and how hair samples were collected. 2) Issues arose from the marketing of hair in "classes" like Indian or European hair that raised debates about black identity. 3) Hairstyles were also ethnically labeled which some argued did not originate from the places they were associated with. 4) The conclusion emphasizes that hair remains an important way to understand concepts of race and ethnicity.

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Tutorial Summary, Bevan Fleming

Hair
The passage in the beginning talks about art work made of hair by a Chinese artist. This artwork was
seen to show race, identity and the global trade in human hair. It also talks about how people from
different backgrounds view race and identity. Furthermore it talks about the implications of wigs that
they are designed to fit certain races or cultural stereotypes, such as European women having long strait
hair. It also explores the historical significance of hair in understanding racial distinctions and the
contemporary implications of the global trade in human hair, particularly within the context of black hair
cultures. The passage also provides a overview of the anthropological studies in the 19 th and 20th
centuries when anthropologists would collect hair samples. They would put these hairs into racial
classifications as well. Racial classification was also a obsession of anthropologists. . The passage sheds
good light on all the complexities and consequences of anthropological research on racial classification
and the collection of human hair samples. The article then goes onto discuss about how hair was sold in
classes, for example Indian hair or European hair. This causes issue regarding black consumers as it
sparked debates as to whether Black people who used ‘European hair styled weaves’ as rejecting black
culture. Another issue that arose was the ethnic labelling of hair styles such as Brazilian or Russian.
These hairstyles, however to some, were not seen as hairstyles originating from wherever they are
branded as. In conclusion the article states a very strong point that hair is still a solid way in
understanding race and ethnicity.

Marrying in/out

Charsley and Bolognani's (2019) study dives into the complexities surrounding marriage choices among
British Pakistanis, particularly in relation to marrying within or outside their ethnic group. One central
argument posited in the text is the dynamic nature of these marriage decisions, which are shaped by
everchanging boundaries associated with ethnicity, nationality, and kinship. The authors highlight how
the failure of a marriage within one boundary may prompt a reassessment and concentrate on others
over time. Moreover, they emphasize the intricate negotiations involved in inter-ethnic marriages, which
challenge simplistic notions of religious or ethnic identity, an area that remains relatively under-
researched. Furthermore, the authors lack of understathe significant influence of British experience and
identity on the marriage preferences of British Pakistanis. This influence has led to a decline in familial
connections between the British and Pakistani sides, potentially resulting in the gradual erosion of ties
with Pakistan in successive generations. Additionally, ongoing connections with Pakistan have the
potential to either redefine or reinforce boundaries within families spread across the world, illustrating
the ongoing change in the works of transnational marriage. Overall, the study highlights the many
marriage choices among British Pakistanis, which are influenced by a combination of personal, social,
and economic factors. It underscores the need for a complex understanding of the negotiations involved
in these marriage decisions and the evolving nature of identities within transnational contexts.

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