Analyzing “The Miseducation of Hip-Hop Discrimination in Education”

Jamilah Evelyn the author of, “The Miseducation of Hip-Hop Discrimination in Education” tackles the question of stereotypes or is it an age gap. Evelyn writes about a young student that has falling on some financial issues and is forced to go back to college in his home town area. The student Jason Hinmon faces discrimination at school based on his appearance. Hinmon dresses in the style of the youth of today, dark-hued with dreadlocks. All though what a person wears does not make the person, there is a time and place for everything. If Hinmon showed up to a rap concert wearing a business suit he would very well receive a similar look. Yes, he can dress a certain way and still be a good student but your attire typically determines how a person will view another person.  Dr. Midgette’s belief of students dressing for higher education is somewhat justified.  In the same respect that Hinmon would not dress for business at a rap concert, some consideration should be made for school. When visual appearance is involved the perception will always be dress for success at work and be relaxed and comfortable on your free time.