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I see #colorism also in South Asian diaspora. I have younger relatives who grew up here who are crazy about tanning and getting some sun on the beach. Their parents are absolutely horrified and can't make sense of it. Thankfully things seem much better with younger generation.
Until recently I was blind to privilege as a South Asian with lighter skin tone. If I get called fair and pretty I explain legacy behind #colorism Usually they are other Indian women with darker skin tone. I tell them they are beautiful. they should be proud in their own skin
Privileged can be blind to injustice and think they are good guys. But we need to do more! We need to actively fight. I urge men to be allies in fight against sexism. I urge all non-black people to be allies in fight against anti-black racism #BlackLivesMatter
And you go back and watch Bollywood movies with fair skinned actors/actresses and don’t bat an eye at caste system in Indian education/politics/corporates/legal systems.
Several of the top actors and actresses in Bollywood or in regional movie industries in India are not fair-skinned. I acknowledge the bias for fair skin particularly the way women's "look" is perceived in India, however social biases exist in different forms globally.
I am northern European and an also very proud of my skin color. I support your sentiment.
This is such a sad and widespread truth that I think every (most) south asian woman who grew up in India deserves a few hours with a therapist to get this trauma and conditioning out of their system!
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