Shades of Stress: Colorism as Minority Stress for Women of Color
Published online on January 30, 2026
Abstract
Psychology of Women Quarterly, Volume 50, Issue 1, Page 44-59, March 2026.
Women of color often endure indignities shaped by colorism and skin tone discrimination, pressuring them to adhere to racialized beauty ideals (i.e., lighter skin). In response, some women of color may internalize these standards (i.e., through ...
Women of color often endure indignities shaped by colorism and skin tone discrimination, pressuring them to adhere to racialized beauty ideals (i.e., lighter skin). In response, some women of color may internalize these standards (i.e., through ...