colourism
noun [ U ] UK (US colorism) /ˈkʌl.ər.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/
（对非白人的）肤色歧视
dislike and unfair treatment of the members of a particular racial group who have a darker skin colour than others
The article deals with colourism in India, where people are often seen as less beautiful because of the darkness of their skin. 这篇文章涉及到印度的肤色歧视，人们常常因为皮肤颜色深而被视为不好看。
- More examples
- We must acknowledge that, like its cousin, racism, colourism is deeply ingrained within our institutions.
- Colourism is also a feminist issue because black men are allowed to be dark-skinned where women are not.
- The Love Island contestant has sparked a fierce debate about colourism when speaking about her own experiences on the hugely popular dating show.
- It is not just me who is a victim of colourism; it is every woman who goes to a cosmetic store and looks for a foundation or powder that will make them look fairer.