The Crown Act is my topic or primary source and Paradigm shifts and history is the focus

research questions. Remember to insert opposing views.

Example thesis statement

Discrimination against natural hairstyles of African American women in education and employment settings has a deep-seated historical background that has caused significant harm, and while recent legislative changes and initiatives are attempting to address this issue, more paradigm shifts must occur to dismantle these biases and achieve equal opportunities for all.

Kuhns Structure of Scientific Revolutions must be included in the bibliography.

 Paradigm shifts must be included in the essay. 

For example, There have been several paradigm shifts in biases against African American women’s natural hairstyles in recent years.

Firstly, there has been an increase in acceptance and celebration of natural hairstyles within the African American community itself. This has been driven in part by social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, where individuals with natural hair showcase their styles and promote self-love and confidence. This has created a new cultural norm where natural hair is seen as beautiful and desirable.

Secondly, there has been a recognition by the wider society of the harm that bias against natural hairstyles can cause. In 2019, several 

U.S. states passed laws banning discrimination against natural hair in the workplace and in schools. This recognition has led to a shift

 toward a more inclusive and diverse culture, where people of all backgrounds and hair types feel valued and respected.

Thirdly, there has been a growing understanding of the historical context behind biases against natural hairstyles. For many years, African American women were forced to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards and straighten their hair in order to assimilate into

 a white-dominated society. This conformity has been linked to broader issues of systemic racism and discrimination, and there is now a greater appreciation of the importance of cultural expression and individuality.

Bigham and May, “Time O’ All Times? Masters, Slaves, and Christmas in the Old South” Bigham and May, “Time O’ All Times? Masters, Slaves, and Christmas in the Old South” another reference that must be included in the essay.

The main ideology found in Bingham and May’s “Time O’ All Times? Masters, Slaves, and Christmas in the Old South” is the idea of white supremacy and racial hierarchy. The authors discuss how Christmas in the antebellum South was a time when slaves were given some measure of freedom and allowed to celebrate with their families, but at the same time, it was a time when the master-slave relationship was reinforced. The slaves were reminded of their place in society and the power dynamics that existed between themselves and their white masters.

Another ideology that is present in the article is the idea of paternalism. The authors show how slaveholders believed that they had a responsibility to care for their slaves, but this care was often based on the assumption that black people were inherently inferior and needed to be guided and controlled by whites. This ideology helped to justify slavery and the subjugation of black people.

Lastly, the authors depict how culture and religion are used to legitimize power structures. They discuss how the idea of the “happy slave” was perpetuated through slaveholders’ interpretations of Christianity and how the celebration of Christmas was used to reinforce the idea of white superiority and black inferiority. The authors argue that these attitudes were deeply ingrained in Southern culture and were passed down from generation to generation. The main ideology found in Bingham and May’s “Time O’ All Times? Masters, Slaves, and Christmas in the Old South” is the idea of white supremacy and racial hierarchy. The authors discuss how Christmas in the antebellum South was a time when slaves were given some measure of freedom and allowed to celebrate with their families, but at the same time, it was a time when the master-slave relationship was reinforced. The slaves were reminded of their place in society and the power dynamics that existed between themselves and their white masters.

Another ideology that is present in the article is the idea of paternalism. The authors show how slaveholders believed that they had a responsibility to care for their slaves, but this care was often based on the assumption that black people were inherently inferior and needed to be guided and controlled by whites. This ideology helped to justify slavery and the subjugation of black people.

Lastly, the authors depict how culture and religion are used to legitimize power structures. They discuss how the idea of the “happy slave” was perpetuated through slaveholders’ interpretations of Christianity and how the celebration of Christmas was used to reinforce the idea of white superiority and black inferiority. The authors argue that these attitudes were deeply ingrained in Southern culture and were passed down from generation to generation. 

The last reference that must be included in the essay is MacMillan Margaret. The Uses and Abuses of History. Viking Canada 2008.MacMillan Margaret. 

In the book, Macmillan explores how history has been used throughout history by various actors, such as politicians, educators, and even popular culture, to promote their agendas and ideas. She argues that history is not a fixed or objective truth, but a constantly evolving and contested narrative that can be manipulated for political or ideological purposes.

Through her analysis, Macmillan touches on several ideologies that are present throughout the book, including:

1. Nationalism – The idea that one’s nation or culture is superior to others, and the use of history to promote national pride, identity, and unity.

2. Colonialism – The practice of acquiring, controlling, and exploiting other countries or peoples for economic, political, or cultural gain, and the manipulation of history to justify and legitimize colonial practices.

3. Marxism – The theory that social, economic, and political inequality is inherent in capitalism, and the use of history to expose the injustices and contradictions of capitalist societies.

4. Revisionism – The reinterpretation or rewriting of history to fit a particular agenda or ideology, often to downplay or erase uncomfortable or inconvenient truths.

5. Populism – The political philosophy that advocates for the interests and opinions of ordinary people against the elites, and the use of history to reinforce popular myths and narratives that support populist messages.

Overall, Macmillan’s book illustrates how history can be used, and often misused, to support or challenge different ideologies, and how the interpretation of historical events is always influenced by the political, social, and cultural context in which it is presented.

In the book, Macmillan explores how history has been used throughout history by various actors, such as politicians, educators, and even popular culture, to promote their agendas and ideas. She argues that history is not a fixed or objective truth, but a constantly evolving and contested narrative that can be manipulated for political or ideological purposes.

Thirdly, there has been a growing understanding of the historical context behind biases against natural hairstyles. For many years, African American women were forced to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards and straighten their hair in order to assimilate into white-dominated society. This conformity has been linked to broader issues of systemic racism and discrimination, and there is now a greater appreciation of the importance of cultural expression and individuality.

Firstly, there has been an increase in acceptance and celebration of natural hairstyles within the African American community itself. This has been driven in part by social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, where individuals with natural hair showcase their styles and promote self-love and confidence. This has created a new cultural norm where natural hair is seen as beautiful and desirable.

Secondly, there has been a recognition by the wider society of the harm that bias against natural hairstyles can cause. In 2019, several U.S. states passed laws banning discrimination against natural hair in the workplace and in schools. This recognition has led to a shift towards a more inclusive and diverse culture, where people of all backgrounds and hair types feel valued and respected.

Thirdly, there has been a growing understanding of the historical context behind biases against natural hairstyles. For many years, African American women were forced to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards and straighten their hair in order to assimilate into white-dominated society. This conformity has been linked to broader issues of systemic racism and discrimination, and there is now a greater appreciation of the importance of cultural expression and individuality.