
FAQ About The Evolution of Colorism in Popular Culture

What is colorism, and how is it defined in popular culture?
Colorism is the prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a darker skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group. In popular culture, colorism manifests through the preferential treatment of lighter-skinned individuals in media, including films, television series, and advertising, where they are more frequently cast in leading roles and portrayed positively.