colourism
noun/ˈkʌlərɪzəm/
/ˈkʌlərɪzəm/
(US English colorism)
[uncountable]- the unfair treatment of people with darker skin, often among people of the same ethnic group
- In her new book she explores racism and colourism in the music industry.
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