# The University of the Western Cape says India Arie’s song I Am Not My Hair, has challenged society’s long-held beauty standards, questioning the idea that a person’s worth or identity should be tied to their appearance. Hair has long been more than just strands growing from the scalp, it carries history, culture, and personal identity. UWC second-year BCom Information Systems student, Zoe Groep, says the natural hair movement has gained momentum over the years, challenging outdated beauty standards:
UWC students embrace a variety of hairstyles [SOUND]
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