Re: the end of reggae?

Agreed, rasta has also shown me many things and actually re-connected me with my faith 
and family many many many years ago.  However, I do not always think that rasta women 
have a choice...in the sense that their "education" in some cases from birth has been 
rooted in rasta ways and prescribed roles and expectations for women.  A choice to me 
implies that a person has had a variety of different views and in some cases a variety 
of experiences as well.  And this is not just the case in rasta, I mean it in any 
faith, community or social sect.  I have seen youg girls raised in a very restrictive 
manner, just as the menonites raise daughters in what i consider to be a restricted 
manner.

In my opinion, education and experience and choice is critical to individual growth 
and happiness.  Especially for women.  

And yes, I agree that while on stage artists wear what is appropriate to the 
genre....but to stop someone from an income due to attire at rehearsal is a bit much.  
I am a traditional choir member...and would never expect to sing without my robe...but 
at rehearsal?  Sorry...I need to be me.

Also, I sing with members who are not of the faith of the church where we 
perform...and they wear robes as well.  So I am not saying it is not fair to expect 
traditional dress while performing, but it is unfair only to hire or work with those 
who prescribe to apecific expectations.  In that case, it seems to me as if the theory 
of one love is endangered.

thank you for this opportunity to dialogue,

much respect,

Crystal




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