by DISB | Apr 10, 2013 | Beauty Ideals, Colourism Stories, Dark Skin, Discrimination, Prejudice
By Sreeja Raveendran | An UNfair & Beautiful contributor Yes, I have been called mean names in school on account of being dark. Yes, I have been rejected in the matrimonial space by parents of several non-eligible bachelors. Yes, I have not been chosen to occupy...
by DISB | Mar 17, 2013 | Beauty Ideals, Colourism Stories, Dark Skin
By Chandra Vadhana | An UNfair & Beautiful contributor Right from childhood I developed a BIG inferiority complex because I was dark. I had the privilege of being schooled at one of the best convent schools in my locality, despite being born in a middle class...
by DISB | Jan 6, 2013 | Beauty Ideals, Colourism Stories, Uncategorized
By Kavita Emmanuel | Founder Director, WOWEach year on Independence Day I get to recite our National Pledge: ‘India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be...
by DISB | Jan 6, 2013 | Colourism Stories, Dark Skin, Discrimination, Uncategorized
By Zippora Madhukar | Photographer and WOW CORE MemberVivacious, animated, a go-getter, vibrant – all these words came to mind when I first met Aparna – a professional dancer who challenges the norms of what a dancer should look like in our country.Aparna Nagesh...
by DISB | Jan 6, 2013 | Beauty Ideals, Colourism Stories, Discrimination, Melanin, Uncategorized
By Lydia DurairajHave you witnessed any of these statements or realities around you:• Buying Double-whitening-action cream to get fair in three days?• Not casting fair-skinned actors to play the role of a housemaid, the evil nemesis, or the outcast?• Families looking...
