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Self-Hatred and Discrimination Within the African-American Community

Self-Hatred and Discrimination Within the African-American Community. Asya Taylor NCGP. Colorism. Privilege lighter-skinned individuals White superiority Prejudice against darker-skinned individuals Skewed view of beauty and self-worth. Product. Two original questionnaires (A and B)

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Self-Hatred and Discrimination Within the African-American Community

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  1. Self-Hatred and Discrimination Within the African-American Community Asya Taylor NCGP

  2. Colorism Privilege lighter-skinned individuals White superiority Prejudice against darker-skinned individuals Skewed view of beauty and self-worth

  3. Product Two original questionnaires (A and B) Created a website: gpcolorism.wikispaces.com

  4. Product Process

  5. Research Paper • Hatred and discrimination has… • Ripped the African-American community apart • Diluted the once rich African culture • Raised new generation of colorists

  6. Wide-spread Seen in ever culture, region, social class, and religion “…In African countries, even seemingly minor variations in skin tone can contribute to ethnic conflict” (Walters). Originated from slavery in America

  7. Reflection • Improved work ethic • Enhanced writing skills • Personal deadlines enforced • Bumps in the road • Writing style • Lack of sources

  8. My product • Many ideas for my product • Informative product: goal • Trial-and-error • Final product • Creating two questionnaires • Composing an informative Wikispace

  9. Guidance Two unsuccessful mentors Paired with Mrs. York Shared passion for my topic Worked from Oct. 20th to Nov. 7th

  10. Organizing • Composed a checklist • Finalized questionnaires • Testimonials • Compared answers

  11. Medium of Choice • Many social-networking websites • Specific personal criteria • Good for such a “touchy” subject • Easy to use • No membership required

  12. Technology • Microsoft Word • questionnaires • Facebook • contact • Gmail • “Thank you”s • NC Live and other databases online • research • Wikispaces.com • product

  13. Product Challenges • Finding subjects • Take questionnaire seriously • Overcame challenge by going the extra mile • Self-motivation • Pride in product • Demanding respect

  14. Reflection • Personal and academic growth • Fosters creativity, responsibility, collaboration • Social science research paper • OSU Bachelor in sociology

  15. References Banks, Tyra, perf. Black Women Caught Bleaching Her Kid's Skin. diamondmkt65, 2011. Film. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZGWknrOjic&feature=related>. --Albino Model. YouTube, 2011. Film. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdrppGkivYI&feature=related Beasley, Kai . "Black Students Still Favor Lighter Skin, Study Finds." The Black Collegian Online: The Carrer Site for Students of Color Archives. The Black Collegian, n.d. Web. 16 Feb 2012. <http://www.black-collegian.com/news/bcwire/bcwire_colorism_0607.htm Black America Web. BlackAmericaWeb.com, Inc., 09 02 2012. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://www.blackamericaweb.com/

  16. References Bodenhorn, Howard, and Christopher S. Ruebeck. "Colourism and African-American Wealth: Evidence from the Nineteenth-Century South." . N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb 2012. <http://dspace.lafayette.edu/bitstream/handle/10385/666/Ruebeck->. Duke, Bill, dir. Dir. D. Channsin Berry, Duke Media, and Bradinn French. Urban Winter Entertainment, 2006. Film. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXG38QxXY-s Jefferson, Cord, ed. " Light-Skinned Black Women Receive Shorter Prison SentencesThanDark Women." Good Culture . GOOD Worldwide, LLC., 23 006 2011. Web. 7 Feb 2012. <http://www.good.is/post/light-skinned-black-women-receive-shorter-prison-sentences-than- Light Skin Women Look Better Than Dark Skin Women. YouTube, 2011. Web. 16 Feb 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9CWR6qt0I&feature=related >. Maslin, Janet. "Movie Review: School Daze (1988)." New York Times 12 002 1988, n. pag. Print. <http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=940DE5DD1639F931A25751C0A96E948260> "Mulatto." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 13 002 2012. Web. 16 Feb 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulatto >. Nittle , Nadra Kareem. "Study Reveals Whites Feel More Discriminated Against Than Blacks." About.com. (2011): n. page. Web. 16 Feb. 2012. <http://racerelations.about.com/b/2011/05/25/study-reveals-whites-feel-more-discriminated- against-than-blacks.htm>.

  17. References --"Definition Colorism - What Is Colorism." Race Relations: Intro to Race. About.com, 2012. Web. 11 Feb 2012. <http://racerelations.about.com/od/understandingrac1/g/definitionofcolorism.htm>. Saint Louis, Catherine. "Creams Offering Lighter Skin May Bring Risks ." Health. The New York Times, 15 001 2010. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/16/health/16skin.html?pagewanted=all "Skin Bleaching Products ." Skin Bleaching-Cream.com . Zen48 Creation , 2012. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://skinbleaching-cream.com/online/skin-bleaching-productsbr-c-18.html "Skin-Deep Discrimination." ABC 2020 See Whats Next. ABC News, 04 003 2005. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://abcnews.go.com/2020/GiveMeABreak/story?id=548303&page=2 Terrell Jermaine, Starr. "STUDY: Light-Skin Blacks Preferred Over Dark-Skin Ones." News One for Black America. Black Planet Universe, 21 012 2011. Web. 9 Feb 2012. <http://newsone.com/nation/tjstarr/light-skin-vs-dark-skin/>. “ The Ugly, Dark Skin Black Girl Compromise.” This is Your Conscience. This is Your Conscience, 27 May. 2011. Web. 2 Feb. 2012 .<http://www.thisisyourconscience.com/2011/05/27/the-ugly-dark-skin-black-girl- compromise/ >

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