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Social media provides people with a platform to share their different understandings of Islam, modesty and gender – however, some styles and bodies are still privileged,” Wheeler continues. “Social media does not erase power differentials … and highlighting different culturally specific styles opens them up to being appropriated. However, it was in the 1930s, during the era of “Great Depression” and “Harlem Renaissance” the usage of the durag started to change. Miller, Rann (20 July 2018). "A Charter School's Explanation for Banning Durags Is Worse Than the Ban". progressive.org. p.1 . Retrieved 15 July 2019. Durags are worn by both men and women. They are worn for hair purposes as well as for fashion. Many people have adopted their own usage and style in how they wear their durag. García Albertos, Román. "Apostrophe('): Uncle Remus". Information Is Not Knowledge . Retrieved January 12, 2022.

The Durag (other names: do-rag, du rag, dew rag, doo rag, or wave cap) is a scarf that is tied down to one’s head to create, preserve, or and style one’s hair style. They are also worn for fashion to match or reveal one’s outfit and fashion sense. What is the History of the Durag? I tried to make this for anyone who's heard of a durag but don't actually know what it is and for those just curious in the origin of the durag. Enjoy! On June 4, 1966, the Akron Beacon Journal printed "do rag... a cloth band worn around the forehead as a sweatband or to keep hair in place". [6] Alexander, Shana (27 August 1965). "Out of the Cauldron of Hate - Arson and Death". LIFE. p.22 . Retrieved 13 September 2020. We hope you found this article helpful & informative. Please leave your valuable thoughts & suggestions in the comments.The du rag started gaining power as a fashion statement worn by rappers, top athletes, and Afro-American boys and men of all ages who frequently wear durags. Garcia, Sandra E. (2018-05-14). "The Durag, Explained". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2021-03-29. She points out, however, that these trending hijab styles are not really authentic durags, which are supposed to be tied tightly around the head to flatten the wearer’s hair and produce waves or maintain fresh braids. The styles worn by these style bloggers, she believes, share more similarities with the tichel – a head covering worn by some Orthodox Jewish women.

But soon, things changed, and the purpose of using durag also changed. In the 1930s, during the great depression, the durag regained popularity as it was identified as effective for protecting hairstyles. Durag ensures that your hair falls flat after an intensive wave brushes every brushing session. Moreover, it helps to retain moisture in the hair, which result helps get the beautiful 360 waves. So it’s not just that du-rags make waves, but that they also maintain the waves in place. Bottom Line Rubio, Karolena (13 December 2018). "Du-Rag Controversy Resolved". raidervoice.com. p.1. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020 . Retrieved 15 July 2019. Moreover, wearing a durag helps retain moisture in your hair, which is beneficial for preventing harsh factors such as pollution in the air.

It is often hard to communicate such complex histories and meanings of particular dress practices in a picture.” A surface-deep show of solidarity In 2021, contestant Symone wore an outfit with a durag, which extended to a train, on the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. [15] Tom Dalzell (2009), "durag", The Routledge Dictionary of Modern American Slang and Unconventional English, Routledge, p.308, ISBN 978-0-415-37182-7