Why Colorism is a PROBLEM Within the Desi Community

Episode 5 February 12, 2021 00:27:11
Why Colorism is a PROBLEM Within the Desi Community
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Why Colorism is a PROBLEM Within the Desi Community

Feb 12 2021 | 00:27:11

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Show Notes

In this episode, we define colorism and its prominence within the Desi community. We also discuss examples of colorism in our day-to-day lives and even in the realm of Bollywood.

Relevant Memes and Bollywood Scenes: 

NOTE: We've hyperlinked the memes referenced in the show below, but they are usually only "click-able" when you listen to the podcast via Apple podcasts on your phone.

04:01 – [MOVIE Reference] - "Gori Gori Song" (Main Hoon Na). Lyrical Translation is here! Also, definitely

06:04 – [MOVIE Reference] – “Rock N Roll Soniye” (Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna). Lyrical Translation is here.  

07:55 - [MOVIE Reference] – “Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan” (Roy). Lyrical Translation is here.  

12:56 – Nina Davuluri: Is Miss America Too Dark-Skinned To Ever Be Crowned Miss India? Nina Davuluri’s Instagram (shoot her a follow!)

15:52 – Fair & Lovely to Glow & Lovely

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