Why is skin bleaching so popular amongst minorities? Why has Colorism or Shadeism dug deep into the world's view on beauty all stemming from Eurocentric beauty standards? Colorism is a huge disadvantage for darker-skinned people while it offers privilege to those with lighter skin. Research has linked colorism to lower incomes, lower marriage rates, longer prison terms, and fewer job prospects for darker-skinned people. This episode aims to increase your awareness of colorism by learning about the practice and its historical roots, the celebrities who’ve experienced it and how changing beauty standards might help us fight the discrimination being experienced.
Theres an Old Rhyme on skin colors/shades:
“If you’re black, stay back;
If you’re brown, stick around;
If you’re yellow, you’re mellow;
If you’re white, you’re all right.”
Resources:
Conversation on skin bleaching syndrome: https://theconversation.com/black-americas-bleaching-syndrome-82200
Root Causes of Colorism: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-colorism-2834952
Exploring Colorism and bleaching: https://www.thoughtco.com/exploring-colorism-and-skin-color-issues-2834979
Understanding your Race and privilege; https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/diversity/social-justice/understanding-race-and-privilege
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Produced by Dolapo of the "Terminal 234" podcast
Edited by Sandra [IG: coitraveler]
Co-Host: Doyin [IG: msdoyinjay ]
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