APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Colorism Perceptions and Experiences of African American University Students
Session: Poster Session IV
Authors
- Dorothy DoolittlePresenting Author
Christopher Newport University - Shelia Greenlee
Christopher Newport University - Brandi Houck
Christopher Newport University - Jasmine Norman
Christopher Newport University - Rice-Martorell Isabel
Christopher Newport University - Robichaud Kayla
Christopher Newport University - McHenry Ashley
Christopher Newport University - Hairston Naomi
Christopher Newport University - Zieman Alysa
Christopher Newport University
Abstract
Colorism is a skin tone bias where individuals favor one skin tone or complexion over another. Twenty-five African American college students completed a survey. Males and females were compared on the perception, experience, and attitudes about colorism. Participants felt colorism is still a prominent issue in the African-American community.
Race and Ethnicity
