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UCF Dreadlocks a Symbol of Resistance Discussion

 

I’m working on a writing question and need an explanation to help me study.

1. How are dreadlocks a symbol of resistance?

2. How does ital help Rastafari resist Western medicine?

3. Explain the following Bob Marley lyrics from Babylon System in light of the beliefs of Rastafari:

“Me say de Babylon system is the vampire, falling empire,
Suckin’ the blood of the sufferers, yeah!
Building church and university, wooh, yeah!
Deceiving the people continually, yeah!
Me say them graduatin’ thieves and murderers
Look out now they suckin’ the blood of the sufferers (sufferers)” (https://www.lyricfind.com/ (Links to an external site.))

4. What is the role of women in Rastafari?

5. How does Lisa Anne Julien see the role of women changing?