Considering 26 professionals, dark skin had negative connotations to own Black colored women in relationship contexts
Faith: Not too I have had a problem with [my skin tone] however,, ok, when i try little, my personal sisters accustomed let me know I found myself then followed since the an excellent laugh due to the fact I became the brand new mild one to. And now when people satisfy my personal mothers- because my mothers are just like dark, my mother and dad is actually means, means dark than just myself- they won’t accept that my personal mother try my mother.
Lissette: I have got enough time men and women have informed me that we has actually sweet body. For example ‘Oh, your light skinned and you may have an advantage.’