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What is ‘Colourism’ – And How Can It Affect Equality In The Workplace?

Colourism is a form of discrimination based on skin tone. It presents as a subtle preference for light skin tones over darker ones. It’s learned early in life, through more positive portrayals of light skin in the media.

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