Article: Shades of difference; why skin color matters.(Brief article)(Book review)

Article: Gold medalist proves color matters in China
International Herald Tribune;  September 8, 2004 ;     700+ words ... ... event.''He added: ''It is a proud moment not only for China, but for Asia and all people who share the same yellow skin color.''In many countries, particularly the United States, this kind of racial stereotyping often touches a raw nerve in society ...

Article: Skin color bias: a new perspective on an old ...
The Journal of Psychology;  March 1, 1998 ;     700+ words ... ... people of color. The manifestation of skin-color bias among people of color is pervasive ... phenomenon there is based on gradations of skin color and affects many aspects of Cuban life ... color. The most dramatic example of skin color bias is referred to as "Brown racism ...

Article: Quantitative characterization and study of the relationship ...
Photochemistry and Photobiology;  September 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ... ... determine the physiologic changes in Caucasian skin color and to define the correlation between skin color and phototype assessed according to the ... to 28 years with similar life styles. Skin color was measured with a Minolta CR-200 colorimeter ...

Article: Ebony and ivory: relationship between African American young ...
Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development;  March 22, 2006 ;     700+ words ... ... individuals face discrimination because of their skin color; however, skin color of African American young adults has not been ... detail. This study examines relationships between skin color and perceptions among African American college ...

Article: The Psychology of Skin Color
Filipinas;  March 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...For centuries, skin color has served as a controversial standard ... racism, the relationship between skin color and the composition of a society has ... suspicion and hatred. The question of skin color traverses the vast receptacle of Philippine ...

Article: Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Color.(Unlocking the ...
MBR Bookwatch;  March 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ...Unlocking the Mystery of Skin Color Thienna Ho Thienna, Inc. 236 West Portal ... became aware of importance and influence of skin color was when I moved to USA 8 years ago. Growing up in Europe skin color just wasn't an issue, or at least not ...

Article: Skin color in transracial and inracial adoptive ...
Child Welfare;  September 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ... ... and political factors associated with skin color dynamics in American society and provides ... in phenotypic characteristics such as skin color within families. African Americans and ... attention has been given to the issue of skin color differences in the adoption literature ...