Diverse authors and storylines are not just necessary for ethnic minorities to relate to: they also discourage stereotypes in society of these marginalised groups.
Do they really? Let's see...
Last month, sociological researcher and Soas teaching fellow, Emma Dabiri, released her debut book Don’t Touch My Hair with Penguin.
In this pioneering work, the Irish-Nigerian speaks not only of her experience with her natural hair and wearing it out in Ireland, but also the intricate history of black hair.
Ah. Next up: 'Watermelons And Fried Chicken: My Story'.
Maybe her real gripe is that people don't want to touch her hair? Who wants to pet a stiff brush?
ReplyDeleteIrish-Nigerian, what de feck is one a dose?
ReplyDelete"Maybe her real gripe is that people don't want to touch her hair?"
ReplyDeleteWell, indeed! As much as no-one wants to read her books.
"Irish-Nigerian, what de feck is one a dose?"
Begorrah!