The History of Colorism in India

FOLLOW ME ON X FOR COMMENTARY: https://x.com/TheEmissaryCo FOLLOW ME ON WHATSAPP FOR UPDATES: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeSCqYEFeXhphZGKu2F HINDI SUBTITLES AVAILABLE 😊🇮🇳 --- Explore the fascinating journey of skin color perception in India from ancient times to the modern day. This video delves into the genetic migrations that shaped India's diverse skin tones, ancient Indian scriptures and their positive views on dark skin, depictions of dark-skinned gods and heroes in Indian mythology, the impact of Islamic imperialism on beauty standards, European colonialism and its role in shaping colorism, and the modern Indian perspective on skin color and the push for change. Join me as we uncover how a culture that once worshipped dark-skinned gods came to idolize fair skin and the ongoing journey toward embracing all shades of beauty in India. #ColorismInIndia #IndianHistory #BeautyStandards #CulturalEvolution ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:24 Genetic Migrations 06:16 Skin Color in Scriptures & Ancient India 13:40 Islamic India's New Beauty Standards 21:02 The Impact of European Colonization 27:08 Modern India's Struggle with Skin Color 📝 The Emissary Articles Referenced: -The Bhāratāyan: How the Idea of “India” Came To Be: https://theemissary.co/the-bharatayan-how-the-idea-of-india-came-to-be/ -Critical Caste Theory: A Dubious Discourse: https://theemissary.co/critical-caste-theory-a-dubious-discourse/ -The Dravidaryan Invasion Theory: https://theemissary.co/the-dravidaryan-invasion-theory/ -The Confluence of Two Seas: India and Arabia: https://theemissary.co/the-confluence-of-two-seas-india-and-arabia/ -The India They Saw: When Socrates Met the Sindhu: https://theemissary.co/the-india-they-saw-when-socrates-met-the-sindhu/ 🔬 Book References: -Black Avatar: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Avatar-Essays-Amit-Majmudar/dp/1946724610 -The India They Saw Part 1: https://x.com/TheEmissaryCo/status/1470235132628025345 -The India They Saw Part 2: https://x.com/TheEmissaryCo/status/1478205804696244229 -The India They Saw Part 3: https://x.com/TheEmissaryCo/status/1542229381845770240 -The India They Saw Part 4: https://x.com/TheEmissaryCo/status/1653244942930661377 🗣️ Socials: -🕸️ My Website: https://theemissary.co/ -🐥 Twitter: https://x.com/TheEmissaryCo -📰 Newsletter: https://theemissary.substack.com/ -📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemissaryco -👴🏽 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theemissaryco -📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theemissary.co -🌞 WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaeSCqYEFeXhphZGKu2F