Colorism is a social hierarchy rooted in the belief that lighter skin is more valuable than darker skin, a notion that has its origins in the era of slavery and colonialism. During these periods, proximity to whiteness was equated with civility, intelligence, and beauty, while darker skin was associ...
Colorism is a social hierarchy rooted in the belief that lighter skin is more valuable than darker skin, a notion that has its origins in the era of slavery and colonialism. During these periods, proximity to whiteness was equated with civility, intelligence, and beauty, while darker skin was associ...