The scariest thing about a black cat may be the way superstition and tradition shape people’s perceptions and prejudices about animals based solely on their color.
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In Tanzania, only 2% of people born with albinism will live to the age of 40.
Shadeism, also known as colourism, is a global issue rooted in white supremacy but it’s seldom discussed here in Australia
A scholar of social work shares what he has learned about colorism by conducting research in more than 20 countries over the past few decades.
Fair skin as a beauty ideal underpins the global bleach cream industry – valued at $8.6 billion. There is a nascent backlash against the practice, which endangers health and can perpetuate racism.
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Professor of Social Work, Michigan State University
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Adjunct Senior Academic, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education and Health, University of Sydney
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Living Earth Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis
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Ph.D. Candidate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley