Day: January 26, 2025
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Beyond the Beauty Pageant: The Complex Relationship of Filipinos with Skin Color
The Philippines’ complex relationship with skin color can be traced back to over three centuries of Spanish colonial rule, from 1521 to 1898. During this period, the Spanish established a social hierarchy that privileged those with lighter skin, creating a lasting association between skin color and social status. The Spanish colonizers introduced the concept of […]
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