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Shades of Identity: Colorism for Light-Skinned Women

Shades of Identity: Colorism for Light-Skinned Women

By Nathan Hay, BA Social Anthropology Colourism and internalised racism. These two notions, referring to the discrimination of those with lighter skin within an ethnic group, have long plagued societies across the globe, often crossing paths with broader discussions on self-worth, identity, and societal influences. One perspective I find interesting
spiritadmin Mar 18, 2024
Human of SOAS: Notes Edition

Human of SOAS: Notes Edition

In conversation with Yijia  This series seeks to highlight the talent and stories of women musicians of colour at SOAS. Sasha Patel, BA History and South Asian Studies (Hindi Pathway) Tell us about yourself, what do you play?  I’m Yijia, a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist. I prefer to use my
spiritadmin Feb 7, 2020

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