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prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group
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Colourism is a form of discrimination based on skin colour within the same racial group.
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Some people still hold onto outdated beliefs about colourism.
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Colourism sucks, it's all about judging people based on their skin tone.
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In the world of art, colourism refers to the use of light and dark shades to create depth and dimension.