Self-Hatred and Discrimination Within the
African-American CommunityAsya Taylor
NCGP
Privilege lighter-skinned individuals White superiority Prejudice against darker-skinned individuals Skewed view of beauty and self-worth
Colorism
Two original questionnaires (A and B) Created a website:
gpcolorism.wikispaces.com
Product
Product Process
Hatred and discrimination has… Ripped the African-American community apart Diluted the once rich African culture Raised new generation of colorists
Research Paper
Seen in ever culture, region, social class, and religion
“…In African countries, even seemingly minor variations in skin tone can contribute to ethnic conflict” (Walters).
Originated from slavery in America
Wide-spread
Improved work ethic Enhanced writing skills Personal deadlines enforced Bumps in the road
Writing style Lack of sources
Reflection
Many ideas for my product Informative product: goal Trial-and-error Final product
Creating two questionnaires Composing an informative Wikispace
My product
Two unsuccessful mentors Paired with Mrs. York Shared passion for my topic Worked from Oct. 20th to Nov. 7th
Guidance
Composed a checklist Finalized questionnaires Testimonials Compared answers
Organizing
Many social-networking websites Specific personal criteria
Good for such a “touchy” subject Easy to use No membership required
Medium of Choice
Microsoft Word questionnaires
Facebook contact
Gmail “Thank you”s
NC Live and other databases online research
Wikispaces.com product
Technology
Finding subjects Take questionnaire seriously
Overcame challenge by going the extra mile Self-motivation Pride in product Demanding respect
Product Challenges
Personal and academic growth Fosters creativity, responsibility,
collaboration Social science research paper OSU Bachelor in sociology
Reflection
Banks, Tyra, perf. Black Women Caught Bleaching Her Kid's Skin. diamondmkt65, 2011. Film. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZGWknrOjic&feature=related>.
--Albino Model. YouTube, 2011. Film. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdrppGkivYI&feature=related
Beasley, Kai . "Black Students Still Favor Lighter Skin, Study Finds." The Black Collegian Online: The Carrer Site for Students of Color Archives.The Black Collegian, n.d. Web. 16 Feb 2012. <http://www.black-collegian.com/news/bcwire/bcwire_colorism_0607.htm
Black America Web. BlackAmericaWeb.com, Inc., 09 02 2012. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://www.blackamericaweb.com/
References
Bodenhorn, Howard, and Christopher S. Ruebeck. "Colourism and African-American Wealth: Evidence from the Nineteenth-Century South." . N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb 2012. <
http://dspace.lafayette.edu/bitstream/handle/10385/666/Ruebeck->.
Duke, Bill, dir. Dir. D. Channsin Berry, Duke Media, and Bradinn French. Urban Winter Entertainment, 2006. Film. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXG38QxXY-s
Jefferson, Cord, ed. " Light-Skinned Black Women Receive Shorter Prison SentencesThan Dark Women." Good Culture . GOOD Worldwide, LLC., 23 006 2011. Web. 7 Feb 2012.
<http://www.good.is/post/light-skinned-black-women-receive-shorter-prison-sentences-than-
Light Skin Women Look Better Than Dark Skin Women. YouTube, 2011. Web. 16 Feb 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9CWR6qt0I&feature=related >.
Maslin, Janet. "Movie Review: School Daze (1988)." New York Times 12 002 1988, n. pag. Print. <http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=940DE5DD1639F931A25751C0A96E948260>
"Mulatto." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 13 002 2012. Web. 16 Feb 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulatto >.
Nittle , Nadra Kareem. "Study Reveals Whites Feel More Discriminated Against Than Blacks." About.com. (2011): n. page. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. <http://racerelations.about.com/b/2011/05/25/study-reveals-whites-feel-more-discriminated-
against-than-blacks.htm>.
References
--"Definition Colorism - What Is Colorism." Race Relations: Intro to Race. About.com, 2012. Web. 11 Feb 2012.
<http://racerelations.about.com/od/understandingrac1/g/definitionofcolorism.htm>.
Saint Louis, Catherine. "Creams Offering Lighter Skin May Bring Risks ." Health. The New York Times, 15 001 2010. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/16/health/16skin.html?pagewanted=all
"Skin Bleaching Products ." Skin Bleaching-Cream.com . Zen48 Creation , 2012. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://skinbleaching-cream.com/online/skin-bleaching-productsbr-c-18.html
"Skin-Deep Discrimination." ABC 2020 See Whats Next. ABC News, 04 003 2005. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://abcnews.go.com/2020/GiveMeABreak/story?id=548303&page=2
Terrell Jermaine, Starr. "STUDY: Light-Skin Blacks Preferred Over Dark-Skin Ones." News One for Black America. Black Planet Universe, 21 012 2011. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://newsone.com/nation/tjstarr/light-skin-vs-dark-skin/>.
“ The Ugly, Dark Skin Black Girl Compromise.” This is Your Conscience. This is Your Conscience, 27 May. 2011. Web. 2 Feb. 2012 .<http://www.thisisyourconscience.com/2011/05/27/the-ugly-dark-skin-black-girl-
compromise/ >
References
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