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I've seen this @guardian article doing the rounds, which makes passing reference to "BAME" (
) barristers w/o apparently quoting even one 
.
https://amp.theguardian.com/law/2021/feb/16/it-is-helpful-to-wear-the-uniform-barristers-wig-enjoys-surprising-popularity?__twitter_impression=true
) barristers w/o apparently quoting even one .https://amp.theguardian.com/law/2021/feb/16/it-is-helpful-to-wear-the-uniform-barristers-wig-enjoys-surprising-popularity?__twitter_impression=true
Not mentioned is the wig's origin as a replica for the hair of privileged white, European, men embarrassed to have lost theirs
https://twitter.com/Metienne12/status/1149271149794250752?s=20
The idea of anonymity tellingly depends on a majority of wearers otherwise looking the same
I don't need one to be an advocate
https://twitter.com/Metienne12/status/1149271149794250752?s=20
The idea of anonymity tellingly depends on a majority of wearers otherwise looking the same
I don't need one to be an advocate
I definitely shouldn't need a wig or any "uniform" to protect me from discrimination at court. And anyway, carrying a wig & robes don't always even do that.
(Did anyone mention cost?)
(Did anyone mention cost?)
Wear yours if you want, sure. Keep the robes, if you really want. But I'd happily save myself the extra effort & particular sense of ridiculousness I feel & cut the wig for good.
