Episode 224: Colorism in Context with Dr. Danielle Jeudy

In this conversation, Dr. Danielle Jeudy discusses her journey into behaviour analysis and her research on colorism, exploring its impact on education, employment, and societal beauty standards. She shares personal experiences and insights into the implications of skin tone bias, the practice of skin bleaching, and the historical context of colorism. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these dynamics in various cultural contexts and the need for broader conversations around privilege and identity 

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Articles Referenced:

Jeudy, D.S., Andrews, M., Mittelman, C., & Beck, C. (2025). Changing the Narrative: A Contextual Behavioral Science Approach to Colorism. Journal of Colorism Studies, 6 (1), 0_1-27.

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