Hair Story by Jason: Doctors are not allowed to express themselves

I decided to grow my hair out in the 2nd year of medical school. I didn’t realise how having African hair in line rows (*) would draw such negative attention among my peers. Doctors are not allowed to express themselves. 

We conform to traditional societal views.

Jason, 25, Male, Barbados 

#SocialPressureWork #Gender 

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(*) not sure of the transcription for these words

Hair Story by Michail

I started growing my hair for college but I was forced to cut it because of religion and my parents. I want to colour my hair but I live in constant fear of being labelled a homosexual. I am open with my sexuality - but I still fear death.

Currently I’m growing my hair again.

Let’s see how this goes.

Michail, 19, Male, Jamaica-Barbados

#SocialPressureFamily #Gender #Religion

#LongHairForMen #Colour