colourism in south asia

Combatting colourism in Bangladesh

Colourism persists under the shadow of racism, delicately infiltrating society. Racism and colourism, while interconnected, are not identical.

Opinion Piece / Why do we still need ‘dark make-up’ in our media?

Think about it, looking back at the list of popular actresses, who are still relevant might I add, are on the darker end of the spectrum? Even if we have moved into the 21st century, we have still yet to dispose of the primitive notions of equalling fairness to beauty.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

Combatting colourism in Bangladesh

Colourism persists under the shadow of racism, delicately infiltrating society. Racism and colourism, while interconnected, are not identical.

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Why do we still need ‘dark make-up’ in our media?

Think about it, looking back at the list of popular actresses, who are still relevant might I add, are on the darker end of the spectrum? Even if we have moved into the 21st century, we have still yet to dispose of the primitive notions of equalling fairness to beauty.