Definition of "colorism" []

• Prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification. (noun)

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• "I'm really loving this post about white investment in colorism."
• "It is true that there is such a thing called colorism in our society in which lighter - skinned people are viewed more positively than darker-skinned ones."
• "And you didn't mention the 'colorism' which had a lot of people up in arms and please DO NOT go there on '7 Pounds'!"