Burn the Shadecard
Comparison can kill their confidence
I’ve seen parents refuse to let their children do normal things like play outside simply because of this fear of a dark complexion. Rohini Kabir, Project Consultant at DB...
Comparison can kill their confidence
I’ve seen parents refuse to let their children do normal things like play outside simply because of this fear of a dark complexion. Rohini Kabir, Project Consultant at DB (Mitkat Advisory)
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No more fairness advices!
The constant barrage is, “You need to look fairer. You need to look better. You’re a girl. How will you get married?” - Shweta Mishra
No more fairness advices!
The constant barrage is, “You need to look fairer. You need to look better. You’re a girl. How will you get married?” - Shweta Mishra
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They didn’t select you because you’re black
"There was a photo shoot for the school magazine. My friend, who was fairer than me, was selected but I wasn’t. Later, however, my friend turned around to me and...
They didn’t select you because you’re black
"There was a photo shoot for the school magazine. My friend, who was fairer than me, was selected but I wasn’t. Later, however, my friend turned around to me and said, “They didn’t select you because you’re black.” Sourav Mishra, Student
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People perceive you are handicapped, if you are...
She told me that it was my wedding and if the guests saw my dark complexion, they would say all sorts of things. - Resham, Physicist & Data Scientist
People perceive you are handicapped, if you are...
She told me that it was my wedding and if the guests saw my dark complexion, they would say all sorts of things. - Resham, Physicist & Data Scientist
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When it’s dark, we can’t see you!
“Why do you look so dark? Do you stay up all night? Why do you have dark circles under your eyes?” Parishmita, Hindustan Motorcycling Company
When it’s dark, we can’t see you!
“Why do you look so dark? Do you stay up all night? Why do you have dark circles under your eyes?” Parishmita, Hindustan Motorcycling Company
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This one is for the parents
How dare you! How dare you subject any child to your sick obsession with color? How dare you create a vocabulary where color is used in a demeaning way? Maybe,...
This one is for the parents
How dare you! How dare you subject any child to your sick obsession with color? How dare you create a vocabulary where color is used in a demeaning way? Maybe, I should say this to your parents. Or theirs. Sameera, Mother
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