In this episode, hosts Devishobha and Meghna discuss how colorism is still persistent and how it can make its way into our children’s lives insidiously.

Many of us have encountered the snide remark, the open expression of disappointment and anxiety about skin colour, the blatant enticements to ‘change your life’ by lightening your skin colour, and many more. Listen to learn strategies to help your child develop a healthy self-image by understanding the nuances of colorism and dealing with it confidently. This week’s mnemonic: LORRE.

L-Listening, O- Open-ended questioning, R- Rephrasing, R- Reaffirming, E- Exposure

Listen to the episode to find out more.

Big Talk About Tiny Humans is India’s first research-based podcast for parenting and educators, hosted by Devishobha Chandramouli and Dr Meghna. Visit https://ivm.today/tinyhumans to learn more about the show.

Important links:

1. The Color Complex (Revised) by Kathy Russell, Midge Wilson, Ph.D., Ronald Hall: 9780307744234 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

2. India and Colorism: The Finer Nuances

3. Melanin on the Margins: Advertising and the Cultural Politics of Fair/Light/White Beauty in India

4. Tejas Article : Fair & Lovely : Redefining Beauty

5. Rebel Girls

6. Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different

7. Colors of the World Skin Tone Crayons, 24 Count

Books:

1. Teach your kids "Skin-Esteem" for some strong "Self-esteem"- Kidskintha

2. Kali Kaluti Jamun : Kamal Varma

3. Silver People: Voices from the Panama Canal by Margarita Engle

4. Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison

5. Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin, illustrated by Lauren Tobia

6. The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler, illustrated by David Lee Csicsko

7. The Colors of Us by Karen Katz

8. Shades of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly

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