EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 9 MIN
Why schools want a say over kids' hairstyles
from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A private college in Queensland has issued a list of banned hairstyles to its students ahead of the new school year, begging the age-old question: where does a uniform end and the student's self-expression begin?One researcher who's combed through the data from 50 Queensland schools explains how policies around hair reinforce power dynamics, gender stereotypes and cultural norms.
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