Hi guys!
I am applying to medicine this October, and if I am not mistaken they hold interviews a month or two later.
Anyways I am a black girl who's main hairstyle is single plaits (waistlength). And I have never thought about this until now, but when I turn up for interviews for medicine (hopefully I get some) will I have a disadvantage due to my hairstyle?
In this society Afro kinky, dreadlocks and single plaits are sometimes judged and I love my culture and therefore enjoy my single plaits with no issues, but I wonder if it would be a problem.
I know that there are a lot of ignorant people who have no clue about the subconscious and sometimes conscious discrimination that occurs on a regular basis.
Do you think it will affect my chances of getting an offer?
Ps. I know this may be tricky to answer and all opinions are open - I'm asking to get honest answers. Thank you x