Colorism

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Colorism has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stay Tranquilo (Feb 2026). Appears in an opening discussion about intra-Latino and intra-cultural tensions, broadening the episode beyond comedy into identity dynamics.

Discrimination based on skin tone, also known as colorism, shadeism or pigmentocracy, is a form of prejudice and discrimination in which individuals of the same race receive benefits or disadvantages based on their skin tone. More specifically, colorism is the process of discrimination that marginalizes darker-skinned people over their lighter-skinned counterparts. Historically, colorism on a global scale has colonial roots, ranging from early class hierarchies in Asia to its impact on Latinos a