noun
- prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group
Examples
- Colorism affects hiring practices in some industries.
- The documentary explored colorism within the Latino community.
- She experienced colorism from members of her own racial group.
- Colorism can influence dating preferences and social status.
- The study examined how colorism impacts self-esteem among teenagers.
- Many celebrities have spoken out against colorism in the entertainment industry.