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colourism
noun[ U ]
UK(UScolorism)uk /ˈkʌl.ər.ɪ.zəm/ us /ˈkʌl.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/
dislike and unfair treatment of the members of a particular racial group who have a darker skin colour than others in the same group: （对非白人的）肤色歧视
The article deals with colourism in India, where people are often seen as less beautiful because of the darkness of their skin.这篇文章涉及到印度的肤色歧视，人们常常因为皮肤颜色深而被视为不好看。
We must acknowledge that, like its cousin, racism, colourism is deeply ingrained within our institutions.
Colourism is also a feminist issue because black men are allowed to be dark-skinned where women are not.
The Love Island contestant has sparked a fierce debate about colourism when speaking about her own experiences on the hugely popular dating show.
It is not just me who is a victim of colourism; it is every woman who goes to a cosmetic store and looks for a foundation or powder that will make them look fairer.
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