Situating colorism in intercultural contexts: The multifaceted process of acculturation in shaping attitudes towards skin color

Chen, Hsin-Yu; Jablonski, Nina G.; Chick, Garry; Yarnal, Careen

doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2022.08.001

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“…Despite the avoidance of tanning being a strong incentive for sun protection across SOC populations, multiple studies have stressed the dependence of tanning beliefs on cultural environments [ 75 – 82 ]. For example, the traditional preference for lighter skin in women exists in many East Asian cultures and remains common in commercials for cosmetic products [ 79 ]. Similarly, the practice of sun avoidance out of aesthetic preference for lighter skin has also been described in surveys of African American college students [ 81 ].…”

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“…Acculturation to European and American societies has been associated with increased sun exposure and desire for tanning among Asian and Hispanic populations [ 75 – 78 , 80 , 82 ]; while this may reflect a shift in aesthetic ideals, the desire to conform to social norms may also play a separate role in the increased practice of outdoor activities and tanning [ 79 ]. Social norms may also affect the acceptability of sun protection methods such as the use of parasols, which is uncommon in the United States but practiced in many regions of the world [ 79 , 83 ]. Additional barriers to practicing photoprotection behaviors in SOC populations have been described, including low awareness and perceived risk of developing skin cancer [ 66 , 69 , 70 , 84 ].…”

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Reinforcing Photoprotection for Skin of Color: A Narrative Review

Tsai¹,

Chien²

2023

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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Skin of color (SOC) is characterized by increased tendency for tanning and decreased likelihood of sunburns due to the attenuation of sunlight by epidermal melanin. Although this contributes to the decreased incidence of skin cancer among SOC populations, individuals with SOC remain susceptible to various health consequences associated with sun exposure, including non-melanoma skin cancer, photoaging, pigmentary disorders, and photodermatoses — many of which not only present differently, but also disproportionately affect SOC. Prior epidemiological studies have found lower prevalence of sun protection behaviors among individuals with SOC, particularly in sunscreen use, signifying an unmet area for improvement in the prevention of sun-induced dermatologic conditions in these populations. The objective of this narrative review was to summarize the biology and health consequences of sun exposure in SOC, as well as cognitive and behavioral factors that affect the practice of photoprotection behaviors in SOC populations. We also review prior interventions that have been used to enhance photoprotection knowledge and behaviors among individuals with SOC, either in racially and ethnically diverse communities or within specific SOC populations.

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Reinforcing Photoprotection for Skin of Color: A Narrative Review

Tsai¹,

Chien²

2023

Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)

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“…Indeed, skin whitening products are widely marketed and used in China, with the message that lighter skin is preferable and can lead to improved socio‐economic outcomes (Hermosilla et al., 2018; iResearch Global Group, 2022). Furthermore, a qualitative study has shown that all participants in their Chinese sample acknowledged that lighter skin is preferable in Chinese culture, and when given the choice between indoor and outdoor leisure activities, most Chinese women would prefer to stay indoors to prevent getting tanned (Chen et al., 2022). This preference for light skin tones in China results in advantages for Chinese women with fair skin in terms of job opportunities and dating prospects (Yeung, 2015; Zhang, 2012).…”

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Chinese children show racial and skin‐tone salience but little color evasion

Gao,

van Geel,

Liu

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Social Development

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Children may notice racial differences (i.e., show racial and/or skin‐tone salience), but deliberately avoid mentioning such differences (i.e., color evasion) with increasing age. This contradiction may be due to prevailing egalitarian social norms about race. Color evasion is understudied among children in China. In a sample of 155 Chinese children (71 girls and 84 boys) aged 7–11 years from urban regions of China, we collected measures of children's racial and/or skin‐tone salience and color evasion as well as their attitudes toward light‐skinned East Asian, tan‐skinned East Asian, and White groups. Analyses revealed that racial differences were salient to Chinese children, and that they showed little color evasion. Skin tone was most salient in children's categorization performance. We found a preference hierarchy where light‐skinned East Asian people were favored most, and White people least. Color evasion was negatively related to Chinese children's positive attitudes toward White people. The findings emphasize the importance of social contexts in shaping children's racial attitudes.

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2024

Encyclopedia of Adolescence

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Situating colorism in intercultural contexts: The multifaceted process of acculturation in shaping attitudes towards skin color

Cited by 6 publications

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Reinforcing Photoprotection for Skin of Color: A Narrative Review

Reinforcing Photoprotection for Skin of Color: A Narrative Review

Chinese children show racial and skin‐tone salience but little color evasion

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