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Latino in the US

Question 5 • CA-Ethnic Studies

How is colorism experienced by members of the Latino community?

Answer
A
Latinos from one country are often prejudiced against Latinos from another country.
B
Spanish-speaking Latinos are more likely to experience racial profiling.
C
Lighter-skinned Latinos are treated better than darker-skinned Latinos.
D
Misconceptions about Latinos being foreign-born fuel xenophobia.

Explanation

Colorism is discrimination or unequal treatment based on skin tone. Within the Latino community, it can mean that lighter-skinned people receive more favorable treatment than darker-skinned people. The choice describing that difference is “Lighter-skinned Latinos are treated better than darker-skinned Latinos.”

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