Many African Countries Are Marked by a Hierarchy of Skin

question 15

Multiple Choice

Many African countries are marked by a hierarchy of skin tone, which of the following is true:

• A) Lighter-skinned people are paid by the government to be models.
• B) Mixed-race people occupy more positions of power.
• C) Darker-skinned people are provided skin-bleaching products for free.
• D) Darker-skinned people are preferred in positions of leadership.

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