My teenage daughter started using filters to lighten her skin in photos and when I confronted her, she said she's just trying to be more 'Instagrammable.'
More people experience this than they realize.
Digital platforms amplify colorist beauty standards by rewarding filtered content that promotes lighter skin as more socially acceptable.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.