This is an interesting concept of beauty. In many countries around the world, one must have a fair skin tone in order to be considered beautiful. This can be seen in India, China, Japan, the Middle East, and other countries. Companies are selling skin lightning creams in order for people to lighten their dark skin tones in order to attain a fair skin tone. In their minds, white equals beautiful. Any thoughts on this matter? What are the ramifications of pushing a certain beauty standard that could be potentially hazardous to a person's health both mentally and physically?
It seems in those countries its an accepted thing - lighter skin = beauty = better jobs, etc. Here in America it is the same but more way covert. I'd be interested in thinking of ways to change this mindset...not sure how one begins that process.
It seems in those countries its an accepted thing - lighter skin = beauty = better jobs, etc. Here in America it is the same but more way covert. I'd be interested in thinking of ways to change this mindset...not sure how one begins that process.
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