Colorism

What is the definition of colorism?

• Racism

• Discrimination against a persons complexion

• The color spectrum

• Coloring

Which race does colorism affect the most?

• Whites

• African Americans

• Asians

• Indians

Colorism started during slavery. What was the job of lighter toned people and what was the job of darker toned people?

• Neither one of the groups had to do anything

• Lighter toned people worked outside while darker toned people worked inside

• Darker toned people worked outside while lighter toned people worked inside

• Both groups worked together whether it was inside or outside

Which category does colorism affect?

• Schools

• Romance

• Jobs

• Jail sentences

Which example is the CORRECT example of colorism?

• "I don't like black people"

• "I don't like white people"

• "We hire every race at this job but you have to be a light complexion to work here"

• "Whites nor blacks are allowed to work here"

Which is example the WRONG example of colorism?

• "You're pretty for you to be a dark-skin girl"

• "Being too pale is out of style, being tan is much better"

• "Light skin people are much cleaner than dark skin people"

• Asian women being called "ling ling"

Racism and colorism are the same thing

• True

• False

Which nickname are dark-skins called at times?

• Yellow-bone

• Red-bone

• Charcoal

• Light-skin

People bleach their skin to fit into society's definition of "perfect"

• True

• False

Dark-skinned black defendants are twice as likely as lighter-skinned black defendants to get the death penalty for crimes.

• True

• False