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Like their counterparts around the world, Indian women come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Unfortunately, beauty standards in the country are less varied, with magazine covers graced by models with fair complexions, and a booming market for skin-lightening creams.
Neha Mishra and Ronald Hall took to the streets to find out why so many Indians dislike the colour of their skin.
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In India, a light complexion is associated with power, status and beauty, fueling an innovative and growing market of skin-bleaching products.
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Neha Mishra, Reva University of Bangalore; Ronald Hall, Michigan State University
Indian girls grow up in an environment where they are constantly reminded that fair is beautiful.
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Arts + Culture
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Fabrice Rousselot, The Conversation; Stephan Schmidt, The Conversation; Clea Chakraverty, The Conversation; Catesby Holmes, The Conversation
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Business + Economy
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Danielle Logue, University of Technology Sydney; Gillian McAllister, University of Technology Sydney; Jochen Schweitzer, University of Technology Sydney
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Environment + Energy
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Christopher H Lim, Nanyang Technological University; Vincent Mack, Nanyang Technological University
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