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Racism in novels?


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#31 Coop

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Posted 27 May 2003 - 10:03 AM

>>Self-determination indeed! They cant even run a bus service.<<

Although the above is the opinions of a character, not necessarily the author.

>>there's far more colour problem between the straight-haired and the crinkly-haired jamaicans<<

Apparently this still persists. Advertising in Jamaica tends to favour lighter-skinned models. And blacks with lighter skins and European hair are seen by some as superior to darker blacks.