White Privilege and Colorism

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Humanities

White Privilege and Colorism

Write a 100 – 500 words essay comparing and contrasting White privilege and colorism.

Organize your paper as an essay with introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.

Include answers to the following questions:

  • What is White privilege?
  • If you are a person of color, what are some examples of being denied privilege due to your color?
  • Can you think of privileges that change, depending on the social context (as one moves from one place or social setting to another)? Provide some examples.
  • What is colorism? How did this idea develop, and what are its roots?
  • What are some examples of colorism within today’s overall American society?

Cite and reference in APA style all sources of information used.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines