>>514178422
I think they're doing the same thing in reverse.

>>512730983
I know. Asian cultures tend to value light skin. I just didn't know the same was also true of black cultures.

Pale skin has historically been seen as a mark of not being engaged in manual labor. Hence, it was a sign of aristocracy. Arostocrats and other members of ruling class had no need to be out in the sun, and they were supposed to be in doors all the time ruling their territory. Laborers, however, were considered the peasantry and, as such, laborers in outdoor conditions were expected to be tanned, swarthy, or dark skinned. It's very simple, actually. Pale skin just became associated with high status throughout history

>>511354295
virtual reality contact lenses are next