Lovingggg this series, Asia! Being a dark skin Latina, I've def experienced colorism since I was a kid until now. It's really tough not only dealing with racism from outsiders, but when it comes to the ppl within your own community it really hurts! I talked about my experiences with colorism in the Latinx community in my channel if anyone wants to check it out!
I agree that colorism is a problem in the PH. Some Filipinos are definitely trying to fix this (although most do not practice what they preach). They would be very vocal about racism and colorism, but will do their best to not get their skin tanned when the sun's up.
"Decolonize our future" I think that literally sums up why this conversation is important, why it's not wrong to bring it up as a daily life struggle, and why we push for diversity of all races and cultures in society (literally also being 1/2 black 1/2 Filipino/ Filipina myself). Yes.
So, putting a perm on your head. And replacing your hair with weave, means you have bought into Colorium, alone with bleaching your skin. So I have witness , several race of people bleaching their skin and placing their own hair, with weave . Mexican, Asia, Filippo, Indian and Cacasian because, your own hair was a bit stubborn, skin tannin very easily, born with junk in the trunk, your Ancestors, allegily, crossed over and you did not know. Now it has come back to hunt, you! I think you are just as much a part of this, life long rejecting yourself. MAKING you, just as much, a part of this Colorism generation. If you want it to stop. Do not participate, with your finance!
Actually, that "issue" is not "hard to get rid of"; because it is not as "deeply embedded" as it APPEARS to be. It is more the case that we have not been 'plumbing the depth' of the mind. You see; the mind has deeper depths, and can 'grow new and joyous and bounteous shoots' from those depths, which the very superficial 'racists or colorists' can never ever touch. If we live on the surface of the ocean, then we have to contend with the disrupting waves. However, if we live beneath the surface, can the disrupting waves dare to disturb? No! Same with the mind; it is like the deepest ocean. The silly racist and colorist waves can exist only at the surface level of the mind. The racist and colorists ARE NOT that "deep"! They are shallow people, with shallow minds.
As a Black Woman, we have ingrained internalized racism. Our male counterparts have historically rejected us by choosing white/mixed women. They would tell us we're less than and ugly and not enough. It does a number on your self esteem!
Here in Argentina there's a lot of colorism too. In Buenos Aires (the center of the country) is where most of European immigrants stayed when escaping from WW1 & 2. So a lot of us here are decendents of eruopean immigrants, and mostly white. Native Argentinians have a more darker skin tone, and are often treated poorly because of that. It's crazy to me how the people that basically founded and created the place we're living in, are the ones being mistreated.
This is so true. Every person I know here in the Philippines would buy products from different countries, products that would surely whitened their skin. They say they're protecting their skin against the sun. Like okay, I get it, they don't want their skin to be harmed by the harsh sunrays. But wishing for another skin tone and not embracing yours is just a thing that I don't understand.
I've witnessed it in India and South America (Bolivia especially). Also in Japan where a lot of women go a long way to keep their skin the whitest possible.
I remember in my final day of high school, a white classmate alerted me that all my fellow Asian-Australian classmates were taking pictures together and said I should be in it. When I approached the already formed group, they said that I didn’t need to be in it because I’m a (Proud Brown-skinned, Kayumanggi, Moreno) Filipino and if I were to be included, they’d have to call over another fellow Filipino and Indian descent friend who were not included either. So I walked away, knowing that the more East-Asian looking classmates felt more akin to each other, one of whom was even half-white and had talked about how they’re not really aware of their Asian identity, and that I was seen in a “different class” than the other Asian-Australians in my predominantly European-Australian school. I should’ve known though, a lot of freaking dumb people have misnomered me as “black”, even to this day, which is frustratingly ignorant, but oh well... I _~KNOW~_ I’m _✨fabulous✨_ and it’s thanks to people like you @Asia Jackson! 😄🙌🏾☀️🇵🇭🌟✨💎
Colorism exist in my country too, fairer girls will always get all the kindness , attention, and even in families people will tend to be kinder and willing to be seen in public with fairer babies. My dad is mixed and my mum black, I'm one of the most dark skin child of the family and I've always received comments like , why are you darker than your brother's, it's going to be difficult for you to find a husband, maybe you should bleach just a little to reveal your skin tone . And this since my pre teenage years
In Arab culture it is definitely a result of colonization! Even outside of the historic colonization done in the Middle East, the West's control of and domination of global culture and media affects our beauty ideals. Arabs are sooo diverse in appearance, ranging in skin tones, hair types, and features and yet sometimes people are SHOCKED to meet dark skinned Arabs because the people allowed to represent us both in Western media and in Arab media fit a very narrow visual. In Arab culture I'm not considered "dark" but because I have olive undertones rather than fair/pink undertones I still face discrimination and am not seen as the ideal! It's crazy.
having darker skin as a chinese, things ppl say is big yikes, it relates to racism too. ppl just flat out comment on my skin colour and seasoned it with south asian racist comments when I was younger. also those "whitening" products including foods, ppl would recommend me to consume, including my mom, oooof.
I've heard my Black friends say things like he's cute for a dark skinned man, or I want my babies to be brown, but not too dark. I've heard people talk about having the perfect "skin tone" as well. I agree, colorism is trash, and it needs to be canceled.
@@LBQExpressway no it's not stop trying to change the definition of colorism to fit your agenda😂 the literal definition of colorism is discriminating against a person because of their skin color.
That's totally normal in the black community. That's not surprising. I even struggle with dating black men because I don't want my kids to deal with colorism.
@3:27 I wouldn’t call Negritos “black Asians”, that stems from a Spanish colonial term, and it denotes that the sole term “Asians” can’t include darker skinned, less East-Asiatic featured and curly haired peoples, perpetuating colonialist ideals that “other” some of the purest more native Asians you can find to this day. 🙌🏾☀️🇵🇭🌟✨
I love this series. Its nice to see you talking about more serious topics and you do it well♥️♥️♥️ (also love your lifestyle content but love this too)
I doubt colorism in Southeast Asia has to do with British invaders. There are plenty of mentions in literature on how cool it is to have a lighter complexion.
I’ve experienced colourism but in a “positive way”. I know that if I were darker, no one in the gay community would look at me. It’s a hard pill to swallow, but the gay community doesn’t like dark males as much as they’d like to admit. Of course you are not forced to like dark men but, the way the gay community treats men three shades darker than I am is insane.
I see this a looooot in hispanic culture- the culture from my mom’s side. It’s really sad tbh. I never got why people never loved their skin and preferred to be lighter. Also how some people make it their ‘personality’ that they’re lighter skinned.
i appreciate learning what you're sharing . forever relevant . knowledge is power! for real i stumbled upon your page and subscribed a.s.a.p. ; in a world so lost it's nice to find the gems
It was always in the back of my mind, but now I know that it’s real in my culture. Growing up I would see a lot of South Pacific Island beauty pageants, and the winners for Miss Sāmoa always seemed to be lighter skin than the average Sāmoan.
This is definitely prevalent in Cambodian culture and it’s very unfortunate. I grew up in a household where I was told not to go outside because I’ll get “too dark”.
Colorism in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Poor Anne Curtis probably just securing the bag with that endorsement but people really need to make better choices in life regardless if it hurts their income. MOST Pinoys are deeply affected by colonialism.. And they do live in a bubble. Regardless of all this coming to light, MOST will REFUSE to change their thoughts on colorism. It’s almost as if they like hurting themselves, as all of them are A SHADE brown.. and belittle themselves each day for it. The self hate is embarrassing and real. This goes for all other ethnic groups that are naturally brown (Indian one of the biggest culprit). The largest group of PROUD-to-be-brown people you’ll ever meet are those who live outside of their native country - imagine that!
I figured racism and any kind of "ism" would be in the history books by now, O well guess weakness prevails. Anyways I'm so in love with you Asia Jackson 💚👍💚
I suspect that colorism is wired in our DNA: when I was a small child, I saw a girl that was lighter than than all the people I encountered. I was instantly in love with her. I’m biracial. She was biracial too. Thank you for reading
For anyone who needs encouragement: Romans 8:18 “The pain you’ve been feeling can’t compare to the joy that is coming!” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Whatever is going on right now, have faith, your situation will get better. :) Jesus bless anyone reading this and have an amazing day!!🥰✨💖
Lovingggg this series, Asia! Being a dark skin Latina, I've def experienced colorism since I was a kid until now. It's really tough not only dealing with racism from outsiders, but when it comes to the ppl within your own community it really hurts! I talked about my experiences with colorism in the Latinx community in my channel if anyone wants to check it out!
I agree that colorism is a problem in the PH. Some Filipinos are definitely trying to fix this (although most do not practice what they preach). They would be very vocal about racism and colorism, but will do their best to not get their skin tanned when the sun's up.
@@eddiethomas4371 hit the nail
"Decolonize our future" I think that literally sums up why this conversation is important, why it's not wrong to bring it up as a daily life struggle, and why we push for diversity of all races and cultures in society (literally also being 1/2 black 1/2 Filipino/ Filipina myself). Yes.
So, putting a perm on your head. And replacing your hair with weave, means you have bought into Colorium, alone with bleaching your skin. So I have witness , several race of people bleaching their skin and placing their own hair, with weave . Mexican, Asia, Filippo, Indian and Cacasian because, your own hair was a bit stubborn, skin tannin very easily, born with junk in the trunk, your Ancestors, allegily, crossed over and you did not know. Now it has come back to hunt, you! I think you are just as much a part of this, life long rejecting yourself. MAKING you, just as much, a part of this Colorism generation. If you want it to stop. Do not participate, with your finance!
One dr0p rule as a form of Colorism would apply to you!
It important to know how to know , i dc about the conclusion with why , there no why . I never experienced color.
At 62, it is still an issue in my life and thought processes. It's hard to get rid of when it's been deeply imbedded in your head.
Actually, that "issue" is not "hard to get rid of"; because it is not as "deeply embedded" as it APPEARS to be.
It is more the case that we have not been 'plumbing the depth' of the mind.
You see; the mind has deeper depths, and can 'grow new and joyous and bounteous shoots' from those depths, which the very superficial 'racists or colorists' can never ever touch.
If we live on the surface of the ocean, then we have to contend with the disrupting waves.
However, if we live beneath the surface, can the disrupting waves dare to disturb? No!
Same with the mind; it is like the deepest ocean.
The silly racist and colorist waves can exist only at the surface level of the mind.
The racist and colorists ARE NOT that "deep"!
They are shallow people, with shallow minds.
@@nirbija Always learning. Thanks.
@@Justme_247
you welcome
As a Black Woman, we have ingrained internalized racism. Our male counterparts have historically rejected us by choosing white/mixed women. They would tell us we're less than and ugly and not enough. It does a number on your self esteem!
Here in Argentina there's a lot of colorism too. In Buenos Aires (the center of the country) is where most of European immigrants stayed when escaping from WW1 & 2. So a lot of us here are decendents of eruopean immigrants, and mostly white. Native Argentinians have a more darker skin tone, and are often treated poorly because of that. It's crazy to me how the people that basically founded and created the place we're living in, are the ones being mistreated.
😧💔
This is so true. Every person I know here in the Philippines would buy products from different countries, products that would surely whitened their skin. They say they're protecting their skin against the sun. Like okay, I get it, they don't want their skin to be harmed by the harsh sunrays. But wishing for another skin tone and not embracing yours is just a thing that I don't understand.
filipina, malaysia, indonesia, singapore, brunai and thailand - obsess lightenskin
I've witnessed it in India and South America (Bolivia especially). Also in Japan where a lot of women go a long way to keep their skin the whitest possible.
I remember in my final day of high school, a white classmate alerted me that all my fellow Asian-Australian classmates were taking pictures together and said I should be in it. When I approached the already formed group, they said that I didn’t need to be in it because I’m a (Proud Brown-skinned, Kayumanggi, Moreno) Filipino and if I were to be included, they’d have to call over another fellow Filipino and Indian descent friend who were not included either. So I walked away, knowing that the more East-Asian looking classmates felt more akin to each other, one of whom was even half-white and had talked about how they’re not really aware of their Asian identity, and that I was seen in a “different class” than the other Asian-Australians in my predominantly European-Australian school. I should’ve known though, a lot of freaking dumb people have misnomered me as “black”, even to this day, which is frustratingly ignorant, but oh well... I _~KNOW~_ I’m _✨fabulous✨_ and it’s thanks to people like you @Asia Jackson! 😄🙌🏾☀️🇵🇭🌟✨💎
this is the energy we need . much love to you
Colorism exist in my country too, fairer girls will always get all the kindness , attention, and even in families people will tend to be kinder and willing to be seen in public with fairer babies.
My dad is mixed and my mum black, I'm one of the most dark skin child of the family and I've always received comments like , why are you darker than your brother's, it's going to be difficult for you to find a husband, maybe you should bleach just a little to reveal your skin tone . And this since my pre teenage years
In Arab culture it is definitely a result of colonization! Even outside of the historic colonization done in the Middle East, the West's control of and domination of global culture and media affects our beauty ideals. Arabs are sooo diverse in appearance, ranging in skin tones, hair types, and features and yet sometimes people are SHOCKED to meet dark skinned Arabs because the people allowed to represent us both in Western media and in Arab media fit a very narrow visual. In Arab culture I'm not considered "dark" but because I have olive undertones rather than fair/pink undertones I still face discrimination and am not seen as the ideal! It's crazy.
It's not rooted in colonialism, it's part of arab culture. Just read Ibn Khaldoun and what he thought about dark skin people
having darker skin as a chinese, things ppl say is big yikes, it relates to racism too. ppl just flat out comment on my skin colour and seasoned it with south asian racist comments when I was younger. also those "whitening" products including foods, ppl would recommend me to consume, including my mom, oooof.
I've heard my Black friends say things like he's cute for a dark skinned man, or I want my babies to be brown, but not too dark. I've heard people talk about having the perfect "skin tone" as well. I agree, colorism is trash, and it needs to be canceled.
Darkskin men do not experience colorism they are the most sought after everyone including white women go crazy over them girl
@@ceelitty2 sexualizing someone based on their skin tone is also part of colorism
@@ceelitty2 Tall, muscular, athletic, bad boy types maybe...the dark-skinned black man standing 5'6"? Nah...
@@LBQExpressway no it's not stop trying to change the definition of colorism to fit your agenda😂 the literal definition of colorism is discriminating against a person because of their skin color.
That's totally normal in the black community. That's not surprising. I even struggle with dating black men because I don't want my kids to deal with colorism.
@3:27 I wouldn’t call Negritos “black Asians”, that stems from a Spanish colonial term, and it denotes that the sole term “Asians” can’t include darker skinned, less East-Asiatic featured and curly haired peoples, perpetuating colonialist ideals that “other” some of the purest more native Asians you can find to this day. 🙌🏾☀️🇵🇭🌟✨
I love this series. Its nice to see you talking about more serious topics and you do it well♥️♥️♥️ (also love your lifestyle content but love this too)
Oh man! as a white filipina, I never saw the problem with colorism. You opened my eyes to the colorism problem within our culture
Right because you benefit from it!
@@aprilgarrett2596 yeah
I just saw you in an episode of Superstore today !
Great lesson. Respect for this. Yep, we’re still struggling.
You’re so beautiful btw. ❤️
i love these new "know history, know self" vids you're making, they spread so much awareness to different subjects that aren't talked about
I doubt colorism in Southeast Asia has to do with British invaders. There are plenty of mentions in literature on how cool it is to have a lighter complexion.
As a Mexican, I can confirm. 😢
you've chosen some great sources to build the video - your videos always enrich these conversations
As a half Filipino this is big deal nowadays cos everyone will treat you (racism) base on your skin color
I love this series Ash❤
I’ve experienced colourism but in a “positive way”. I know that if I were darker, no one in the gay community would look at me.
It’s a hard pill to swallow, but the gay community doesn’t like dark males as much as they’d like to admit.
Of course you are not forced to like dark men but, the way the gay community treats men three shades darker than I am is insane.
The whole “Tall dark and handsome” is not prevelent in lgbtq community?? Interesting.
really? im a girl but to me if you're beautiful then you're beautiful no matter your skin color
gurl, i love your videos
I see this a looooot in hispanic culture- the culture from my mom’s side. It’s really sad tbh. I never got why people never loved their skin and preferred to be lighter. Also how some people make it their ‘personality’ that they’re lighter skinned.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and allowing me to learn a lot more. Learning and adapting is never ending… ❤️
i appreciate learning what you're sharing . forever relevant . knowledge is power! for real i stumbled upon your page and subscribed a.s.a.p. ; in a world so lost it's nice to find the gems
yes it exists across all levels of society and its terrible, thank you for making a video on it
love youuuuuu !❤❤❤❤
It was always in the back of my mind, but now I know that it’s real in my culture. Growing up I would see a lot of South Pacific Island beauty pageants, and the winners for Miss Sāmoa always seemed to be lighter skin than the average Sāmoan.
Great video Asia!!
This is definitely prevalent in Cambodian culture and it’s very unfortunate. I grew up in a household where I was told not to go outside because I’ll get “too dark”.
No, why the hell is the ad that played for this video a skin brightening ad
Sad to say this still exists in my country Pakistan due to colonialism by the europeans
KEEP IT UP LOVE
Who are you friends i seen you with
Colorism in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Poor Anne Curtis probably just securing the bag with that endorsement but people really need to make better choices in life regardless if it hurts their income. MOST Pinoys are deeply affected by colonialism.. And they do live in a bubble. Regardless of all this coming to light, MOST will REFUSE to change their thoughts on colorism. It’s almost as if they like hurting themselves, as all of them are A SHADE brown.. and belittle themselves each day for it. The self hate is embarrassing and real. This goes for all other ethnic groups that are naturally brown (Indian one of the biggest culprit). The largest group of PROUD-to-be-brown people you’ll ever meet are those who live outside of their native country - imagine that!
I figured racism and any kind of "ism" would be in the history books by now, O well guess weakness prevails. Anyways I'm so in love with you Asia Jackson 💚👍💚
You should have talked about colorism and classism in India it is awful there.
Bestttttttt videoooooo everrrrrrrr ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I suspect that colorism is wired in our DNA: when I was a small child, I saw a girl that was lighter than than all the people I encountered. I was instantly in love with her. I’m biracial. She was biracial too. Thank you for reading
Colorism and racism is not in our DNA. It is TAUGHT.
🌸🌸🌸🌸
Why only tan & black talk about this?
White people don’t whiten our skin and we don’t look down on white people who get darker. We encourage tanning as an option.
For anyone who needs encouragement:
Romans 8:18 “The pain you’ve been feeling can’t compare to the joy that is coming!” John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Whatever is going on right now, have faith, your situation will get better. :) Jesus bless anyone reading this and have an amazing day!!🥰✨💖
❤️
This is all too common in India and black America communities.
for the algorithm
Yes racism does exist every where.