The dark side of skin
Friday, March 02, 2018
The thought of changing your skin colour might seem bizarre, but for many people, skin-lightening creams and treatments are part of a daily skincare routine.
Many agree that the desire to be lighter has deep psychological roots, stemming mainly from colonisation and the subsequent historic exclusion of positive narratives about dark-skinned people in popular media and entertainment.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...