People don't even look at me': eight black women discuss politics of light and dark skin

What societal association is highlighted by the speaker regarding skin tone?

• Lighter skin is associated with poverty.

• Darker skin is associated with high class.

• Lighter skin is associated with high class.

• Darker skin is associated with poverty.

How does the speaker describe the impact of colorism on their self-esteem?

• It had no impact on their self-esteem.

• It made them feel less beautiful in their skin.

• It encouraged them to embrace their natural beauty.

• It made them feel more confident.

What discomfort does the speaker express about being labeled as light-skinned?

• It boosts their self-esteem.

• It separates them from their community.

• It has no effect on them.

• It makes them feel included.

What is the speaker's view on the separation of identity based on skin color?

• They support it.

• They find it beneficial.

• They are indifferent to it.

• They dislike it.

What does the speaker emphasize as necessary to address colorism?

• Relying on government policies

• Ignoring the issue

• Individual effort

• Collective effort

What role do lighter-skinned individuals have in challenging beauty standards, according to the speaker?

• They should help challenge Eurocentric standards.

• They should ignore the issue.

• They should promote Eurocentric standards.

• They have no role in this issue.

What is the speaker's perspective on the representation of darker-skinned individuals?

• It is unnecessary.

• It is important for challenging beauty standards.

• It should be limited.

• It is already sufficient.