Yeah that was interesting for me to see when @rarej shared a party scene some weeks ago and seeing all the different shades and ethnicities.
So I am guessing like Jamaica, Suriname has some sort of colourism going?
Happy independence, Rep and proud of your nation yes!
Thank you 😊
I do believe that with an open mind and starting the conversations, but above all respecting each other despite the differences, that it might someday be a thing of the past.
The only problem is that certain institutions, like political parties for example, keep the divide going just for mere own interests.
But to combat that I think we should educate people...
You sound like a true JCI leader heheheh.
hihihi yeah, I try to stay positive and try to think in terms of solutions, instead of problems.
Jup, just like in the rest of the world, we have that problem of colorism. Even though with newer generations and all the mixed babies and mixed thoughts, cultures and friend groups it is becoming less, it still lingers amongst some. Especially in political circles and in terms of stereotypes.
In Jamaica the it is prevalent though fading as well. But the skin bleaching is like a hobby for many, like putting on lotion lol.
Never understood people bleaching their skin knowing that it is harmful.
At least regular make-up is a bit safer.
Now that I think of it, it's more racism than colorism here. Nobody really focuses on skin tone.
A lot Jamaican inner city peeps deep in it. Is a shame, they even have bleaching songs.
Jamaica wicked with the colorism, hence the bleeching.
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