This might be true to an extent, but I think it stems from human instinct, not some racial internationalism. Kinda like how most people prefer beauty over ugly. Or large over small. I can say 100% that some people I know have never encountered any kind of racial discrimination, but yet prefer to stick to those who look similar to them (and skin color being the most racognizable factor).
It's a basic human need to group with like. -----Original Message----- From: Deanna Schneider [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 3:56 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Perception - Dan The general conception about why "lighter is better" among many people of color is that it's an internalization of racist attitudes. In other words, they've heard from white people for the longest time that being white is better than being a person of color. Therefore, they affected minority begins to believe this, and in turns, inflicts the attitude on other members of the minority. But, since no one in the group is actually "white," your degree of lightness becomes the discriminating factor. Essentially, it's just a continuation of racism. -d Deanna Schneider Interactive Media Developer [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
