Global differences in skin colour

[RadikSafin]

What can we do to address the problems created by global differences in skin colour?

To understand that it's just a biological adaptation of evolution and that's it.

Example. I see Bashkir word "күн" (cyn) - pelle conciata, in the Irish word "craiceann" - pelle, cuoio, leather, skin. What do you think about English word "conciata"? Turkish "gön" - а pelle conciata.

[Nadiaduarte]

I think that education, respect and tolerancy. Everybody should have access to education and health and that is the only way to avoid discrimination.

[DaviBrons]

As far as I understand, we are talking about racism. And I'm not sure that this problem can be completely eradicated. Take, for example, the tendency to insert characters with different skin colors into all films. I have absolutely nothing against and sincerely despise racism, but when a black knight appears in a historical film about the Middle Ages, it confuses me a little. What am I leading to. Such methods, although directed in the right direction, cause even more negative. As long as people can freely express their opinions and share them with others, nothing can be done about this problem. And as for the various racist organizations (of which, unfortunately, there are quite a lot), the authorities should pay closer attention to them and eradicate them in the most severe way.

[Dexif]

As far as I understand, we are talking about racism. And I'm not sure that this problem can be completely eradicated. Take, for example, the tendency to insert characters with different skin colors into all films. I have absolutely nothing against and sincerely despise racism, but when a black knight appears in a historical film about the Middle Ages, it confuses me a little. What am I leading to. Such methods, although directed in the right direction, cause even more negative. As long as people can freely express their opinions and share them with others, nothing can be done about this problem. And as for the various racist organizations (of which, unfortunately, there are quite a lot), the authorities should pay closer attention to them and eradicate them in the most severe way.

You've expressed my opinion so accurately.

[rizottor]

I think that education, respect and tolerancy. Everybody should have access to education and health and that is the only way to avoid discrimination.

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[Puiyin]

In essence, we all come from the same species. Racism only arises when arrogance come into play with the belief that "we are better than them". The difference in skin colour is not much different than the various colours of carrots or cabbages or apples. All of them are equally palatable and enjoyed by the masses. So should the difference be in humankind. Variety is the spice of life, isn't it? I think, learning to appreciate the richness in the difference among people as well as learning right from wrong should be nurtured and taught to children from a very young age so that there would be less discrimination in the world in future.

[JayAF]

What can we do to address the problems created by global differences in skin colour?

Two words; acceptance and respect.

I'd go beyond that. I've always wondered why there's still racism in the world. Regardless of personal traits, we are all human beings, aren't we? So we should respect each other and mind our own businesses. Is that difficult to be kind and enjoy sharing experiences and knowledge a get wealthier and wiser this way?

[BrianStapleton]

Dark skin protects against excessive UV radiation damage caused by intense and frequent sunlight exposure. White skin is an adaptation to synthesize vitamin D and maintain sufficient Nitric Oxide production with less sunlight. It's a vital function, and those with darker skin, especially children and elderly, suffer deleterious longterm health effects under low European levels of sunlight. More UV exposure lowers cholesterol, aids in weight loss, improves cardiovascular health, protects against ischemia, tumors, and aids in disinfection and wound healing.

Much of the discrimination around skin color is classism; light skin being associated with affluent indoor work and dark skin being associated with well-tanned outdoor laborers. However in the West tanned skin has become associated with affluence, as it's those with the money to afford vacations to the tropics who sport tans.

To overcome skin color discrimination must be as difficult as overcoming weight and height discrimination. People will practice lookism. I suppose the best way is through representation in the media... positive examples of singers, actors, fictional characters, etc without regard for their skin tone. For example, must so many of the pop singers and romantic leads in Asia be lighter skinned than the norm in their country?

[Murazik]

It is natural and we can't change the colour of our skin. but there are a lot of people all over the world who get negativity from it and we should be tolerant to all people without exception regardless of any factors.