Assumindo os cachos: um estudo sobre a relação das mulheres com seus cabelos

Abstract

The present study aims to bring black women and white women of different ages into the discussion arena and develop an analysis of their relationships with their frizzy and curly hair. Thus, we seek, from interviews, to specifically observe the history of these women from their narratives in the elaboration of a racial and generational perspective, and also in the social construction of bodies, in gender and race relations. To this end, we sought to develop an analysis of memories of hair care during childhood and adolescence; understand how the influence of these women's families occurs, the beauty salons they frequented throughout their lives, the hair transition process (if carried out), and obviously the influence of the media, how these women are impacted by the media. We also seek to discuss the contexts of interaction and hair; Finally, we analyze how women narrate their origins and identity processes. There is, therefore, recognition of the importance of hair as a bodily element that symbolizes significant social distinctions.