For centuries, pale skin symbolised privilege and power. With industrialisation, the wealthy sought new ways to stand out — and tanning became a mark of leisure and hence, a luxury.
Meanwhile, colonialism and white supremacy devalued darker skin, embedding colourism into global systems. In this episode, we examine the business of skin colour — and why it doesn’t make sense.
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