Madame C.J. Walker

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This paper discusses that when Madam C.J. Walker "made straight hair 'good hair," in doing so, she made a fortune for herself. The writer describes how her business also managed to create a decent standard of living for a work force of "agents" that numbered 20,000 in the U.S. and the Caribbean". This paper discusses the life and business of Madam C.J. Walker, in the context of her times and the hair care and beauty business.

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"At the turn of the century many women had need for income-producing employment despite limitations placed on them because of their gender. Many of them took advantage of a growing commercial and service economy and changes in cultural perceptions about what was acceptable for a lady to do to enhance her appearance. Madam C. J. Walker made straight hair good hair and in doing so made a fortune for herself and a decent standard of living for a work force of agents that ... "

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