This is the first book by an author in the UK to take an in-depth look at colourism - the process of discrimination based on skin tone among members of the same ethnic group, whereby lighter skin is more valued than darker complexions. The African Diaspora in Britain is examined as part of a global black community with shared experiences of slavery, colonization and neo-colonialism. The author traces the evolution of colourism within African descendant communities in the USA, Jamaica, Latin America and the UK from a historical and political perspective and examines its present impact on the global African Diaspora. This book is essential reading for educators and students and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the subject of race and identity who wants to understand why colourism - a psychological legacy of slavery still impacts people of African descent in the Diaspora today.
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"At last an author who is willing to tell it like it is on the issue of colourism and the controversial subject of white supremacy." -- Leo Slater, Essex Racial Equality Council
"This solidly written, intellectual piece of work also addresses the issue as to why dark skinned people opt to use bleaching creams - is it to give them what they see as a sense of acceptance? Does being lighter make them feel beautiful?"
-- Myrna Loy, Blackbright News
"This solidly written, intellectual piece of work also addresses the issue as to why dark skinned people opt to use bleaching creams - is it to give them what they see as a sense of acceptance? Does being lighter make them feel beautiful?"
-- Myrna Loy, Blackbright News
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Deborah Gabriel is a talented journalist who has worked in the UK, Caribbean and Africa putting forward radical perspectives on issues of social justice. As a specialist in online journalism she served as Editor of Black Britain, the flagship website of Colourful Network and has also been commissioned to write articles for a number of publications including Red Pepper and the Parliamentary Monitor.She currently teaches journalism at Birkbeck, University of London and is a freelance research interviewer, specializing in biographical narrative research techniques. She also founder of People With Voices - a new online publication being launched in 2009 as a community interest company to develop professional skills in journalism among communities who are under-represented in the mainstream media.
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By Janette B
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This book pulls no punches in its investigation of one of the last taboos. Its findings are informative, disturbing and compelling.
By chinese jade
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A scholarly but not intimidating read from a Black British writer. Easy to read and understand and well referenced. A worthy addition to any book collection. Thanks Deborah!
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