How come having dark skin is not considered beautiful in this world?

Question

Having lighter skin has ALWAYS been considered beautiful in just about every country int his world. To name a few: China, Japan, India, the US. It is always considered "better" to be light. Why is that? What in the world does skin color have to do with whether or not you have a beautiful face? I see SOME Black girls wishing that they were lighter, Asians using bleaching products to have pale skin, etc. But White people pay tons of money to get tan skin; what is wrong with this world?

OICU812, no ****. I mentioned that light people pay to get tans. Can't read huh?

I am perfectly fine with my skin color; I am more of a caramel tone. I am just wondering since my cousin is always acting rude and "jealous" (weird huh?) of my skin color. She is always using bleaching products. I think that it is so sad, she should be happy with how she looks.

Cassie, are you stupid? Did you even take the time to read my question you moron? I am not calling dark people "ugly". And Tyra Banks does not qualify as having dark skin since she is pretty much yellow.

OICU812, you once again proved how utterly STUPID you are. I am just asking this question because it CONFUSES me, you ******* retard.

Answer 1

Im sorry to say that there is be some subcontious racisme in this world. People unknowingly shy away from people with darker skin. Me, i try not to think that way. Because i think dark skin is just as beautiful as lighter skin. And the deal with some white people paying money to get tanned is because we don't want to blind people with our pale-ness!

Answer 2

In alot of ancient cultures, the wealthy stayed indoors and outside manual and farm work was done by poorer people. Those who worked outside got darker in the sun - the paler people were always the rich ones. Over time this was seen as a sign of wealth. Just a mild guess, not sure if totally accurate. To the person that mentioned about paler skin being the 'norm' and people wanted to be that colour. I would not change my beautiful brown skin for anything, and am proud I stand out in a European country. The compliments I get especially in the summer are endless!

Answer 3

This world is extremely superficial and stereotypical. I am Asian and I have to love the skin I'm in. Everyone should just face that no matter what you do you can't change what your skin color is.

The stereotypical blonde with blue eyes and pale skin always got the guys so thats why it is idolized and looked up to.

Answer 4

You are right about that. My color is pecan tan or golden brown. very nice color. but there are some pretty dk girls and ugly light girls. i notice when a light skinned is around a darker prettier woman the jealousy shows! LOL! Color Power HOLLA!!!!

Answer 5

I think it comes from the story of snow white ( as white as snow). If you ask me i think being darker is more beautiful, look at mixed race arent they pretty, half half. Look at some of the actresses like Hale Berry, she is one of the most beautiful black women i know. If being lighter is being beautiful, this must have been defined by whites themselves, and those who follow it are slaves

Answer 6

I am a white male in my 20's and would like to answer this question honestly.

I am not racist in any degree, but as a question of raw attraction, I tend not to find black women, and some asian women, as attractive as other "races".

As far as it goes, I love tanned and dark, and yes black skin (I am drawn to Israeli/Arab, Latin, Indian, Mediteranean women). Personally, I am more attracted to the more 'white' features though-- cheekbones , thin nose structure, hairline...

It's all ridiculous of course, and there are black women everywhere in Toronto that, if I were married, would leave my wife and kids on Christmas morning for, and have dated two black girls in high school, but that's my most honest answer.

One thing though, I think non-black men often feel that they are too 'white' or 'asian' or whatever for black girls to be interested in them, and in turn, stop thinking of black women as people they might otherwise date. Not blaming of course, just the way it is.

That said, I could date black women forever and never miss out!

Answer 7

Not true. Light people try to get darker skin. Tanning beds are quite popular. I understand where you are coming from though. People always strive for what they don't have instead of just being happy with themselves.

****Well, Piss on you then. You're obviously not happy with yourself if you are asking for opinions on yahoo anyway.****

Answer 8

i dont know why is that and yeah it sucks im pretty white my brother is alot more darker then me but hes better looking but peopel say im prettyer. Why? because im white...i dont see a diference they meke him less. even though hes smarter athleticer and just cooler. i think is something stupid. is like thinking all mexicans are machos or then men are better then women!!!

Answer 9

i totally agree. these poeple are crazy. i dont think dark skin is bad! your skin is probably lovely! look at all the black models. they're gorgeous! everybody is beautiful. it doesnt matter your skin color!

Answer 10

i think that people who are unhappy with what they look like on the outside are often unhappy about what they look like on the inside. it seems like people in the u.s. has set it's sights on an equilibrium. not too dark, but not too light. as long as you're healthy, don't worry too much.