NYPD's crackdown on facial hair is farcical
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Facial hair, notably beards, has long been intertwined with cultural and societal perceptions of masculinity, strength and authority.
John Mac Ghlionn is a researcher and essayist. He covers psychology and social relations. His writing appears in the New York Post and Newsweek. @ghlionn
Studies exploring the psychology of appearance have delved into the many ways in which facial hair influences perceptions of individuals, particularly in contexts where authority and power are paramount, such as law enforcement.
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