[Marie-C]

Why do most African Americans wear clothing and accessories by top designers? In my area of the nation, I have noticed that these people are willing to spend excessive amounts of money on top brands, yet live in substandard housing or are unemployed. I find it odd.

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Name : Marie-C, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, City : Dahlgren, State : VA, Country : United States, Occupation : Management, Education level : 4 Years of College, 

[Julie]

It’s a simple case of external self-validation: Some people seek to show the world they are ‘somebody’ by ‘wearing’ wealth. In a way, this phenomenon fits into the same category as a fat, balding, middle-aged guy driving a fire-red convertible. We’ve all seen a guy like this speeding down the highway, with the top down, wind blowing through his hair, bald spot showing – and we probably laughed. Our society creates individuals who fall into this behavior pattern because we are materialistic (not that I’m knocking our society – I like living here). Then again – some people have different priorities. For example, if you have seen this behavior in black teenagers, it’s quite normal. Teenagers in the United States (White/Black/Green) are very much into name brand clothing (among other things). P.S. – your use of the word ‘most’ is questionable. I find it hard to believe that you have personally encountered ‘most’ African Americans. Is it possible you only notice the folks who display the behavior you are describing?

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Name : Julie, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 31, City : Woodbridge, State : VA, Country : United States, Occupation : Event Planning, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Angela24954]

Now I know for sure that you do not go up to well dressed African Americans and say ‘Hey are you employed’. I think you are assuming a great deal. One can assume that being able to afford a house in a nice area and being able to afford a name brand outfit do not compare. I am sure there are thousands of Black peoeple who live in apartments who make a nice living.

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Name : Angela24954, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, Age : 29, City : Atlanta, State : GA, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, 

[laila-Johnson26201]

because black people are ‘materialistic’.We can’t live without our hair weave,or our bling bling.

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Name : laila-Johnson26201, City : thurmond, State : CT, Country : United States, 

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