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New military grooming rules mandating clean-shaven faces spark concerns over religious and racial discrimination, especially for Black service members prone to shaving-related skin issues.
New military grooming standards requiring men to be clean-shaven have sparked concern among service members over potential religious and racial discrimination, particularly affecting those whose faiths or cultural practices involve facial hair.
Critics worry the policy may disproportionately impact Black service members, who face higher rates of pseudofolliculitis barbae, a painful skin condition from shaving, and those with religious exemptions under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
While the Department of Defense emphasizes the rules aim to promote uniformity and professionalism, service members and advocacy groups caution the changes could undermine inclusivity and equal treatment.
The debate continues as the military reviews feedback ahead of finalizing the regulations.
Las nuevas reglas militares de aseo que exigen rostros bien afeitados despiertan preocupaciones sobre la discriminación religiosa y racial, especialmente para los miembros del servicio negro propensos a problemas de piel relacionados con el afeitado.