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I think there are a few factors:

1. red hair is the rarest hair colour, and people are often intolerant of the unsual;

2. social learning - we see red haired children being bullied or victimised at school for their hair colour and we learn very early that red hair is associated with negative consequences

3. social definitions of what is attractive currently do not favour red hair - although there have been times when this has been challenged eg Julia Roberts was famous for her 'just the right shade of red' hair

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I looked up on Google, and it said that it's a British thing, but I live in Ireland, a place noted for it's gingers, and people make fun of them here too. There are two gingers in my class. They are made fun of like EVERY DAY. It's not very fair.

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Why are people teased because they have ginger hair?

Mainly because you react to it when they do. Actually, "ginger" hair is very nice looking, and they're just picking on something that's "unique". Get a good sense of humor about it, and laugh with them when they say something stupid about hair color or freckles. You don't need to agree with them, but if they don't see you get upset they will eventually give up. Remember that ignorant people don't understand that we're all different. They're the same people who ridicule blacks, short people, Asians or anyone else that they consider to be "not like them". Answer people that tease people about having ginger hair are weirdos and you should tease them back aboutsomething. I love my ginger hair! People who tease people who are ginger are stupid. They need to get a life. If you are ginger like me and you are getting teased, ignore everyone who is annoying you, eventually they should go away. It's only because ginger hair is more rare. It's actually a nice colour. Anyway, Back to the question. Why do people tease people with ginger hair? Mainly, it's because they are different and they haven't got anything better to do. Tell them 'Get lost' or 'Get a life' or just ignore them completely. Us gingers could easily go and tease people with brown hair or blonde hair, but not many of us do because there are so many people who are blondes or brunettes. If it is really annoying you, talk to someone about it, and maybe they can help you sort it out. I get the feeling sometimes that I really want to dye my hair, but it just wouldn't look right and I know I would regret it. Whatever you do, don't tease gingers, and if you are ginger, don't let it bother you if people do. Maybe they are just jealous. :) i dunno y people make fun of us we are truly amazing even though my hair is'nt proper ginger i still gett teased abouty being ginger ! we rock totally im not proper ginger either , im sorta blondish ginger , i get teased whoever is ginger don't let it bother you because i am ginger and i love my hair. Don't let mean people get in the way of being happy. Just ignore them and get on with life. Whenever i go to the hairdressers they always say that red hair is a unique colour and its something to be proud of. If your friends tease you about having ginger hair, just laugh along with them but if they carry on then they are not real friends. JUST BE PROUD OF YOUR HAIR I AM GINGER TOO. I AM PROUD TO BE GINGER Ginger hair is repulsing! but its alright


Are ginger people 20 percent weaker than your average human being?

No, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that people with red hair are weaker than individuals with other hair colors. Physical strength is determined by a variety of factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and training, not hair color.


Do ginger haired people have a bad temper?

YES. I used to work at a daycare center and the only ginger kid there got mad for EVERYTHING. I have to admit, I was quite frightened by him. They start with the temper problems from a very young age.


Why are ginger people bad?

There is no basis to say that people with red hair, often called "ginger," are inherently bad. This belief is a stereotype and should not be perpetuated as it is important to treat individuals based on their actions and character, rather than their appearance. discriminating against someone based on physical traits is unjust.


Are ginger haired people more aggressive than other colours?

NO. Where did you get an idea like that? If you have red hair, you might be aggressive, but that's just your personality. You would be as aggressive if you had brown hair, or blond. Doesn't matter!

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Why cant black people have ginger hair?

Black people can be born with "ginger" hair.


Who has ginger hair?

Personally i think that is quite a ridiculos question. Lots of people including myself have ginger hair and do you expect each and every one of them to tell you?


Why do people feel sorry for ginger people hair?

Because people with ginger hair get picked on for bring ginger.. This is mainly because it's a rare hair colour and it's unique and different but lots of people (not all) with ginger hair are quite ugly.


Is ginger hair pretty?

Hells Yeah.That color Is GORGEOUS!Answeriv got dark ginger hair with greeny orange eyes. iv never had any complaints. people make fun of ginger hair but i think its coz its so different.i agree! people should stop the prejudice!statementi think girls with gingerhair are realy prittiew so i dont no why people make fun of people like that even though i got blond hair but i think its mean to say that :P


Is being called a ginger an insult?

Some people think it is, but I don't. It just means you have red hair.


Do ginger people have ginger pubic hair?

I myself am a ginger and yes we do have ginger pubes i know i do and i think the same goes for other gingers .... Yes all ginger's have ginger pubes get over it, its Fact :)ACTUALLY, this is a lie. Not all people have ginger pubes :) I am ginger, and i have ginger pubes yet i have black ones too. nuff said.ACTUALLY ONE BLACK ONE.can anyone tell who this is? ;)not all gingers have ginger pubes, fact (:I am a Ginger and no I do not. So just think about how eyebrows are, my eyebrows are blondish, so is my pubic hair. So technically I am a Blondie!there is a chance he could but some red heads have brown or even blonde pubes but more than likely ginger!well yeah because if that is his natural hair colour then it would be his hair in all places and it is in his geanesyes they doI have ginger hair but I don't!


What colour should gingers dye their hair?

Yes, they can. Personally i think anybody can dye their hair. I'm Ginger and I'm fed up of people telling me i cant. GO FOR IT AND BE HAPPY WITH WHO YOU ARE, GINGER OR NOT. that is all :)


Ginger people should get free hair dye on the nhs?

Why would people with ginger hair need to dye their hair? It's a beautiful colour. The NHS aren't the people to go to for hair dye anyway!


What color was jackie robinsons hair?

I think is hair color was black!


Why do ginger people get teased?

People tease people with Ginger hair because there either jealous or your different and that you have orange or red hair. Also if you have a certain shade of Strawberry Blonde you get called Ginger. I have that shade of Strawberry Blonde that changes from the light to just naturally. Lately people say I have Ginger hair and call me ging or ginger. If this happens to you and you don't have ginger hair say, "Actually keep your made up facts to yourself." and walk of. If you do have ginger hair say, "Its the rarest hair colour in the world so I'm glad to be a one of a kind." and once again walk of.


What percentage of people in Scotland are gingers?

To be honest barely anyone in Scotland are ginger im Scottish and I have brown hair ginger Scots are a stereotype.Also why did u say gingers it would be nicer 'saying why do Scootish people have ginger hair?' The answer is some scottish people have ginger hair because of their pale skin and the weather


What Color of Hair was Hayley Williams born with?

ginger i think