“Maganda ka sana, kung maputi ka’- many Filipinos grew up hearing this and other criticism about their dark skin from their households to their schools or workplaces. Due to our colonization histories, Filipinos have grown to associate beauty and even social status with fairness which lead the Philippines to become an active manufacturer of whitening products. For most of the Filipino immigrants in the U.S, they too are constantly facing discrimination for their physical attributes. But now, more than ever, the topic of colorism within the community needs to be addressed in order to prevent the next generations from experiencing this toxic mindset.
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