Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation of Colorism

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation of colorism?

• A) Colorism is a preference for White people over people of color.
• B) Colorism is a preference for lighter skin within communities of color only.
• C) Colorism is a preference for lighter skin within communities of color as well as in society generally.
• D) Colorism is a bias against people who appear to be multi-racial and whose race/ethnicity seems ambiguous.

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Definitions:

Incremental Revenues

The additional income generated from a new product or service or as a result of making changes to an existing operation.

Fixed Overhead

Regular, predictable costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity.

Direct Labor

The workforce directly involved in manufacturing products or delivering services, whose costs are directly attributable to the production.