Critical Race Theory (CRT) and colourism: a manifestation of whitewashing in marketing communications?
Critical Race Theory (CRT) and colourism: a manifestation of whitewashing in marketing communications?
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批判种族理论(CRT)和肤色歧视:营销传播中粉饰的表现?
DOI:
10.1080/0267257x.2020.1794934
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发表时间:
2020
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
T. Mitchell
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作者:
T. Mitchell
ABSTRACT Utilising the lens of Critical Race Theory (CRT), this study explores connections between colourism and the alleged practice of whitewashing the skin tones of Black women in print media marketing communications. Previous inquiry has not empirically addressed the presentation of the skin tones of Black women in marketing materials. This study begins to fill that gap by examining how Black women’s skin tones are presented in marketing, and explores surrounding issues concerning racism, colourism, and perceptions of beauty. There is also a significant contribution to methodology by the operationalisation of skin tones. Future research and implications for marketing management are suggested.