This is an interesting discussion, because my understanding of “whiteness” suggests that it isn’t limited to anglos. It’s more of a bias in favor of lighter or fairer skinned individuals in any and all cultures. I believe it’s due to the expectation that darker skinned individuals work outside for a living (e.g. the fields), whereas lighter skinned individuals have less sun exposure due to not needing to work outdoors (due to wealth).
This occurs in numerous societies around the globe. In areas where darker complexions are rather common (africa, india), skin lightening treatments are apparently quite popular.
There’s some truth to your statement (such as white farmers in south africa having their land repossessed post apartheid), but i think it’s a more complex bias than most realize.
This is an interesting discussion, because my understanding of “whiteness” suggests that it isn’t limited to anglos. It’s more of a bias in favor of lighter or fairer skinned individuals in any and all cultures. I believe it’s due to the expectation that darker skinned individuals work outside for a living (e.g. the fields), whereas lighter skinned individuals have less sun exposure due to not needing to work outdoors (due to wealth).
This occurs in numerous societies around the globe. In areas where darker complexions are rather common (africa, india), skin lightening treatments are apparently quite popular.
There’s some truth to your statement (such as white farmers in south africa having their land repossessed post apartheid), but i think it’s a more complex bias than most realize.