Race, Gender, and the Politics of Skin Tone tackles the hidden yet painful issue of colorism in the African American and Mexican American communities. Beginning

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Shades of Difference examines the significance of skin color in different societies around the world and its effects on relations between and within racial grou

Presents a powerful argument backed by historical fact and anecdotal evidence, that color prejudice remains a devastating divide within black America.

Skin color and skin tone has historically played a significant role in determining the life chances of African Americans and other people of color. It has also