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How internalized colorism distorts self-perception

I've been avoiding mirrors and photos for months because I can't stop seeing myself through the eyes of people who think darker skin is less beautiful.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Absorbing society's negative messages about dark skin can fundamentally alter how individuals see and relate to their own physical appearance.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.