White Privilege and Colorism

  Write a 100 – 500 words essay comparing and contrasting White privilege and colorism. Organize your paper as an essay with introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. Include answers to the following questions: What is White privilege? If you are a person of color, what are some examples of being denied privilege due to your color? Can you think of privileges that change, depending on the social context (as one moves from one place or social setting to another)? Provide some examples. What is colorism? How did this idea develop, and what are its roots? What are some examples of colorism within today’s overall American society?