Overview

This timely and unique edited book explores the concept of colorism, which is discrimination based on the color of a person’s skin. It takes a global approach that draws on authentic voices from varied contexts and is dedicated to exploring and enriching the diverse intellectual discourse on colorism. The book explores colorism across the globe and studies how it has been woven into the cultural fabric of communities of color. With 22 chapters organised geographically into parts representing six continents, it looks at various facets of colorism, offering international insights beyond a Western perspective. The handbook examines policy-making in the sphere of colorism internationally and across countries, and provides thoughtful insights on colorism discrimination in different contexts. Chapters are written by leading experts from different disciplinary backgrounds who present cutting-edge research on the topic of colorism in different country contexts, contributing to a global dialogue on colorism. The Routledge International Handbook of Colorism comprehensively highlights colorism and skin color bias which blurs the national and international boundaries. It will be fascinating reading for students and academics in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice and other social sciences. It will also be of interest to those working in areas relating to marginalization, human rights, diversity and inclusion.

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Author:   Ronald E. Hall (Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University) ,  Neha Mishra
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.952kg
ISBN:  

9781032531649

ISBN 10:   1032531649
Pages:   22
Publication Date:   09 August 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Australia 1. Considerations on Colorism and Colonialism: Murdoch Media, Colorism and The White Australia Policy 2. Colonialism Shapes the Skin Tone Hierarchy in Australia 3. Colourism, authenticity and belonging in Australia Part 2: North America 4. Colorism in the Workplace 5. The Many Shades of Colorism in the U.S.: The Diverse Cultural Origins of Attitudes Toward Dark and Tanned Skin 6. “What Color Are You?” A Critical Autoethographical about Race and Color 7. Coconut Colorism in Latinx-American Denigration of Dark Skin: Introduction to Hall’s Q Sort Mathematical Equation 8. Filipinx American Colorism: Narratives from the Bay Area Skin Stories (BASS) Project Part 3: Europe 9. The Colorism Campaign of Mizrahi Feminists 10. Complicating the Idea of Light-Skin Privilege in the UK Part 4: Africa 11. An Afrocentric Analysis of Colorism: Looking at Beauty and Attractiveness Through African Eyes 12. A Consequence of Colonialism: Colorism in Kenya and South Africa 13. Colorism and Albinism in the New Millennium Africa: A Fireside Chat Part 5: Asia 14. The Color of Beauty in Asia 15. Colorism in Chinese English Language Learning Schools: Whiteness, Advertising, and the Internet 16. Colorism in Nepal 17. Colorism and Pakistan 18. Colorism in East and Southeast Asia Part 6: South America 19. Sangre Negra: Narratives and Reflections on Colorism and Heritage From a Black/Afro-Dominican-Haitian Latina 20. Wider Palette of Colorism: Adding Complexity And Breadth to Conceptualization and Measurement 21. Incomplete, Half-Breed, and Cholo: Racialization and Mestizaje among Mexicans, Mexican Americans, and Peruvians 22. Latinx Colorism

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"""This timely, new handbook offers indisputable evidence of the pervasiveness of racism beyond white societies. Science tells us that skin color is a complex genetic trait that is, in turn, used by all social animals for group recognition. In humans, skin color is the single most socially impactful physical trait - one that reflects poorly on us as a species. We can do better. So now we know that racism in the form of colorism is deeply embedded within the very same populations that are themselves targeted by white racism. I believe that broader realization of the universality of colorism will help us understand that we are more alike than many seem to wish. If we can be purposeful in applying the principles of the enlightenment to social media, this and other scientific realizations can lead to the greater good."" Dr Keith Cheng, Distinguished Professor, Penn State University. Dr. Keith Cheng's research interests currently include phage genetics, E. coli genetics, recombination, cancer genetics, model system genetics, human genetics, human population genetics, genomics, phenomics, anatomic pathology, computational phenomics, automated phenotyping, microCT, synchrotron microCT, high-throughput imaging, machine learning, skin pigmentation, race, natural selection, social selection, music and medicine, piano, violin, classical music, chamber music, public media and web-based resources. The Cheng lab is interested in making fundamental contributions to the understanding of genetic and molecular mechanisms involved in human biology and disease. The lab is interested in genetic aspects of human disease, use of model systems such as the zebrafish, contribution to web-based scientific resources and new, potentially high-throughput forms of 3D imaging. Some of the Cheng lab's specific work is aimed at increasing understanding of the basis of phenotypic variability, particularly as it may impact cancer; basic mechanisms underlying the relationship between human skin pigmentation and skin cancer; contributing to web-based infrastructures for science, education and public service; and working toward a 3D derivative of histology that also allows the identification and characterization of all cell types but utilizes the computer to define slice angle, thickness, point of view and definition of tissues of interest. Obvious implications include automation of phenotyping, including diagnostics."

Author Information

Dr. Ronald E. Hall is Professor at the School of Social Work, Michigan State University, United States. His research focuses on mental health, intra-racial racism, bleaching syndrome and colorism litigation. Dr. Neha Mishra is activist, author, academic and lawyer in India. Her research focuses on intersectionality of colorism, human rights, law and post colonial studies.

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