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Published: May 25, 2020, 4 a.m.

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\u2019ve experienced it and how changing beauty standards might help us fight the discrimination being experienced.

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Theres an Old Rhyme on skin colors/shades:

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\u201cIf you\u2019re black, stay back;

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If you\u2019re brown, stick around;

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If you\u2019re yellow, you\u2019re mellow;

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If you\u2019re white, you\u2019re all right.\u201d

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Resources:

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Conversation on skin bleaching syndrome: https://theconversation.com/black-americas-bleaching-syndrome-82200

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Root Causes of Colorism: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-colorism-2834952

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Exploring Colorism and bleaching: https://www.thoughtco.com/exploring-colorism-and-skin-color-issues-2834979

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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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Therapy: PCP, IG/TW: @Betterhelp, IG: @HelpingMindsOnline (AUS and US)

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Employee assistance programs. therapyforblackgirls.com

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Podcast website: https://anchor.fm/igotproblems

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Production notes:

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Produced by Dolapo of the "Terminal 234" podcast

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Edited by Sandra [IG: coitraveler]

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Co-Host: Doyin [IG: msdoyinjay ]

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