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Colourism
Devni Wimalasena is a law student that is heavily active in the feminist and body positivity space. She is currently based in Sri Lanka and recently worked with CNN on issues of colourism as part of their AsEquals series. In this episode, we discuss colourism in the context of beauty standards, the influence of skin lightening products and the biggest factors that drive attitudes towards skin colour within our society. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
TIMESTAMPS
(2:58) What is colourism and how does it differ from racism?
(7:56) When did you first learn about this term and what are your personal experiences with colourism?
(13:23) Skin-lightening in the beauty industry and its marketing ploys
(18:12) What drives attitudes towards skin colour and how do they influence what we understand about beauty standards?
(27:15) Is the beauty industry beginning to address the core issues of anti-blackness? Are the changes meaningful?
(37:58) Working with CNN and how media organisations can have a tangible impact in the space of colourism
Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/
Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/
Find us on:
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ
Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA
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By As I Am PodcastDevni Wimalasena is a law student that is heavily active in the feminist and body positivity space. She is currently based in Sri Lanka and recently worked with CNN on issues of colourism as part of their AsEquals series. In this episode, we discuss colourism in the context of beauty standards, the influence of skin lightening products and the biggest factors that drive attitudes towards skin colour within our society. Episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.
TIMESTAMPS
(2:58) What is colourism and how does it differ from racism?
(7:56) When did you first learn about this term and what are your personal experiences with colourism?
(13:23) Skin-lightening in the beauty industry and its marketing ploys
(18:12) What drives attitudes towards skin colour and how do they influence what we understand about beauty standards?
(27:15) Is the beauty industry beginning to address the core issues of anti-blackness? Are the changes meaningful?
(37:58) Working with CNN and how media organisations can have a tangible impact in the space of colourism
Have thoughts or concerns? Send us an email: [email protected]
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiam.podcast/
Visit our website: https://www.asiam.me/
Find us on:
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/as-i-am-podcast/id1506747439
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hw3zKWqz1eN2udaUvXDCX?si=0z2-K8j-TDmxBv_nfj2SnQ
Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaWFtcG9kY2FzdC9mZWVkLnhtbA
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