The Wearing of Braids or Dreadlocks as an Example of the Status Float Model of Diffusion.
The wearing of dreadlocks is typical of members of the Rastafari Movement. This hairstyle has spread from members of this religious sect to become a popular and fashionable style in the general population. In order to understand the diffusion of the dreadlock style as an example of the "Status Float Phenomenon," it is necessary to first define and explain Status Float and to examine the cultural, economic and religious origins of the Rastafari Movement. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
