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The Ginger Project: My Portraits Fight Red-Head Discrimination
I created a photo series in order to change the common view of red-haired people. They are quite often discriminated against or bullied just because of their natural hair color and unusual features, such as freckles or pale skin.
Redheads, especially kids at school, are having hard times when others are making fun of them or calling them names just because of their ginger hair. That’s why I wanted to show redheads and their unconventional beauty in a portrait photography series called “The Ginger Project”.
I know that “ginger” might be offensive sometimes, but this is the reason I chose this name so that every red-haired person would be able to say “I am ginger” and be proud of it. The beautiful photos aim to change these stereotypes and to show how appealing people are. Also, it encourages everyone to be proud of their uniqueness.
Photos: Gabrielė Gurčiūtė
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I created this project in order to change the common view about red haired people
They are quite often discriminated or bullied just because of their natural hair color and unusual features
Redheads are having hard times when others are making fun of them or calling them names just because of their hair
That’s why I wanted to show redheads and their beautiful features in a series of portraits called “The Ginger Project”
I know that “ginger” might be offensive sometimes, but this is the reason I chose this name
So that every red-haired person would be able to say “I am ginger” and be proud of it
The project aims to change these stereotypes and to show how beautiful people are
It encourages everyone to be proud of their uniqueness
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DeenaBunyak 9 years ago
I have always thought red haired people are beautiful. More beautiful than the average person.
AliceK.Klatt 9 years ago
I agree with you, Deena. Beautiful and unique. In my opinion, they are adored. More discriminated are poorly dressed people, especially kids. And those last are rejected by equals and adults. I think this could be better theme.
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VojtaLabuťák 9 years ago
Hello, for someone who want to know... I am the boy on top of this project :)
Jude 9 years ago
So, an honest question, Volta - did you experience discrimination and bullying? More than what a child normally experiences growing up since most kids are bullied a little by idiots. I'm asking because I've never known redheads to be bullied. I've got a few red haired friends and 2 red haired nephews and they never were bullied.
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AnjuLavina 9 years ago
You should change the title to read 'Red-head' not 'Read-Head' if possible
DebbraWalter 9 years ago
Darn! I wish I had caught that. :-) I used to dye my hair red. All the portraits are of sweet faces.
Load More Replies... DeenaBunyak 9 years ago
I have always thought red haired people are beautiful. More beautiful than the average person.
AliceK.Klatt 9 years ago
I agree with you, Deena. Beautiful and unique. In my opinion, they are adored. More discriminated are poorly dressed people, especially kids. And those last are rejected by equals and adults. I think this could be better theme.
Load More Replies... VojtaLabuťák 9 years ago
Hello, for someone who want to know... I am the boy on top of this project :)
Jude 9 years ago
So, an honest question, Volta - did you experience discrimination and bullying? More than what a child normally experiences growing up since most kids are bullied a little by idiots. I'm asking because I've never known redheads to be bullied. I've got a few red haired friends and 2 red haired nephews and they never were bullied.
Load More Replies... AnjuLavina 9 years ago
You should change the title to read 'Red-head' not 'Read-Head' if possible
DebbraWalter 9 years ago
Darn! I wish I had caught that. :-) I used to dye my hair red. All the portraits are of sweet faces.
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