MY SKIN COLOUR
By Rebecca Masina
Why does my skin have to define me?
Why is being dark skinned considered to be the same as
black skinned? not beautiful? Even so why does it bother some if one has a dark
skin? Is that person not the same as other light skinned people? How important
is the light skinned? How much better is the light skinned? Have you ever
imagined that light skinned as a dark skinned person and see that there is no
difference as they are all people? Do light skinned individuals eat or do
things better than the other? Are they born with special talents?
I realized quickly what Mandela and Tambo meant to ordinary Africans. It was a place where they could come and find a sympathetic ear and a competent ally, a place where they would not be either turned away or cheated, a place where they might actually feel proud to be represented by men of their own skin color. Nelson Mandela
No one is judging anyone as everyone has their own
opinions and it is within their rights to have one. It is seen that most of the
people prefer being friends or associates with light skinned people as they are
viewed as more beautiful and easy to hang around with. I for one see that as a
myth. Everyone has their own opinions about the skin of other people. Being
dark skinned doesn’t make you ugly or unapproachable.
It is perceived by stereotypes that light skinned are
nicer for going to parties and are good for music videos and they are easy
people. Dark skinned are better in other parts especially when they are thick
bodied. Light is associated with being blon
de and dark with brains.
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There are people whom actually prefer dark skinned
people. Do not let your skin colour to
define your life for you. Do not let the opinions of other people to choose the
path for your life. You are as human as much as they are too. Which colour is
better or not it does not matter. Choose to be wise and be a person of right
choices.
