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The incidence of skin whitening in Jamaica is miniscule compared to places like India, China and the Hispanic/Latino communities.
The reason for whitening the skin is the same: (the perception that it adds beauty...).
I would like to know if Tanning is viewed with the same contempt as bleaching?
A young lady who worked for me used to visit the Tanning bed 2 times/ week for 15 minute sessions. She would look like dark copper on her return from lunch. Her reason for doing this: 'is that it made her look beautiful'.
A few years ago, I was at a resort in Jamaica. Every morning (for the week I spent), I saw a european couple who met the hot Jamaican sunrise before everyone. The result was skin so dark --they could easily pass for black Indians. I am sure they did it because (they thought) it made them look beautiful.
There is also spray tan. This is where some white folks get covered with a liquid tan spray that stain their skin--for a darker appearance...
So my question is; is there a difference in self esteem between the tanners and the bleachers?
The reason for whitening the skin is the same: (the perception that it adds beauty...).
I would like to know if Tanning is viewed with the same contempt as bleaching?
A young lady who worked for me used to visit the Tanning bed 2 times/ week for 15 minute sessions. She would look like dark copper on her return from lunch. Her reason for doing this: 'is that it made her look beautiful'.
A few years ago, I was at a resort in Jamaica. Every morning (for the week I spent), I saw a european couple who met the hot Jamaican sunrise before everyone. The result was skin so dark --they could easily pass for black Indians. I am sure they did it because (they thought) it made them look beautiful.
There is also spray tan. This is where some white folks get covered with a liquid tan spray that stain their skin--for a darker appearance...
So my question is; is there a difference in self esteem between the tanners and the bleachers?