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Light skin provides better absorption qualities of ultraviolet radiation, which helps the body to synthesize higher amounts of vitamin D for bodily processes such as calcium development. [2] [11] On the other hand, light-skinned people who live near the equator, where there is abundant sunlight, are at an increased risk of folate depletion.
Discrimination based on skin tone, also known as colorism or shadeism, is a form of prejudice and discrimination in which people of certain ethnic groups, or people who are perceived as belonging to a different-skinned racial group, are treated differently based on their different skin tone.
A preference for fair or lighter skin continues in some countries, including Latin American countries where whites form a minority. [135] In Brazil, a dark-skinned person is more likely to experience discrimination. [136] Many actors and actresses in Latin America have European features—blond hair, blue eyes, and pale skin.
An assessment of racism in Trinidad notes people often being described by their skin tone, with the gradations being "HIGH RED – part White, part Black but 'clearer' than Brown-skin: HIGH BROWN – More white than Black, light skinned: DOUGLA – part Indian and part Black: LIGHT SKINNED, or CLEAR SKINNED Some Black, but more White: TRINI ...
"The Aylmer twins come from a mixed race family in the U.K. Maria has taken after her half-Jamaican mum with dark skin and brown eyes and curly dark hair, but Lucy got her dad's fair skin, good on ...
References to skin colour appear in Roman literature beyond references to women. Being unable to tell the difference between a white person and a black person was a common Roman idiom, used metaphorically to establish a state of ignorance. [92] These idioms are attested in the writings of Cicero and Catullus. [92]
Brown pride is a movement primarily in the United States among mestizo Latin people to develop a positive self-image by embracing the idea of being brown as a form of pride. [31] Brown pride is a response to the racist or colorist narrative that white skin is more beautiful than brown skin. [31]
For fair skin, we’re into the hot pink, teal and warm brown color options! Pros. Flattering fit. ... People. Bridesmaid realizes everyone in wedding party got a plus 1 — except her ...