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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 2 March 2025. "Skin pigmentation" redirects here. For animal skin pigmentation, see Biological pigment. Extended Coloured family from South Africa showing some spectrum of human skin coloration Human skin color ranges from the darkest brown to the lightest hues. Differences in skin color among ...
Men with pale or light skin, leukochrōs (λευκόχρως, "white-skinned") could be considered weak and effeminate by Ancient Greek writers such as Plato and Aristotle. [57] According to Aristotle, "Those whose skin is too dark are cowardly: witness Egyptians and the Ethiopians. Those whose skin is too light are equally cowardly: witness women.
Research suggests that light-skinned African American women have higher salaries and greater job satisfaction than dark-skinned women. [218] Being "too black" has recently been acknowledged by the U.S. Federal courts in an employment discrimination case under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In Etienne v.
“Dark hair creates a frame that highlights the skin, while blonde or ash tones can soften the contrast and make the skin appear lighter,” she said, looking at Beyoncé’s pictures.
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.
From American Horror Story to Stranger Things to Euphoria to Game of Thrones, some TV shows are tough to watch because of its dark subject matter — while others aren't the easiest to enjoy due ...
Skin is a Netflix documentary produced by British-Nigerian actress Beverly Naya to explore the gap between fair skinned ladies and dark skinned in Africa. [1] Colorism, unlike racism means discrimination of people based on skin shades and is prevalent among people of the same ethnic or racial group. [ 2 ]
Skin Deep: Women Writing on Color, Culture and Identity by Elena Featherston [50] Cues of Colorism: The Psychological, Sociocultural, and Developmental Differences Between Light-skinned and Dark-skinned African-Americans by Tasia M. Pinkston [51] The Borders of Dominicanidad: Race, Nation, and Archives of Contradiction by Lorgia Garcia-Peña