How Colorism Affects Women at Work

Harvard Business Review | Ruchika Tulshyan

Colorism, a deeply ingrained bias, adversely affects the lives and careers of darker-skinned women globally, perpetuating the legacy of colonialism and white dominance. This article sheds light on the importance of inclusive leadership in addressing colorism in the workplace, offering three strategies to disrupt this insidious bias. Leaders must recognize how colorism can manifest within diverse teams, including among individuals of the same community but with varying skin tones, to foster greater inclusion.