Politics of Skin Tone

African American Experiences, Identity, and Attitudes

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

AvNicole D. Yadon,Nicole D Yadon

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A nuanced examination of the salience of skin tone within African American politics.Research shows that skin tone is associated with significant differences in life experiences. On average, African Americans with darker skin earn lower wages, suffer worse health outcomes, and endure more negative criminal justice experiences than lighter-skinned African Americans. Nicole D. Yadon conceptualizes skin tone as one facet of the multidimensional construct of race that powerfully influences racialized experiences which, in turn, can influence political identities and attitudes. Drawing on evidence from one hundred in-depth interviews, multiple surveys, and a survey experiment, The Politics of Skin Tone investigates the political associations of skin tone. Yadon finds that skin tone correlates with political attitudes, particularly on issues where color-based disparities are especially pronounced such as criminal justice. Moreover, a sizable number of African Americans adopt a skin tone-based identity. In an era of shifting racial boundaries and growing color-based discrimination, The Politics of Skin Tone examines the implications for both scholars and policymakers.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-05-05
Mått152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt399 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieChicago Studies in American Politics
Antal sidor272
FörlagThe University of Chicago Press
ISBN9780226840352

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List of Illustrations1. Introduction2. Skin Color Politics: A Brief History and Theoretical Framework3. Revisiting the Link between Skin Color and Politics: Combining Observational and Qualitative Data4. Examining the Connections between Skin Color, Perceptions of Policing, and Political Participation5. Skin Tone Identity: A Theoretical Framework and Measurement6. The Political Associations of Skin Tone Identity7. ConclusionAcknowledgmentsAppendixesNotesReferencesIndex

“In an American society eager to become post-racial, Yadon shines a spotlight on an unspoken truth but hidden reality for many: skin tone matters. Yadon delivers a powerful and convincing political story of how one’s blackness shapes their lived experiences. The book is rich in its theoretical development, encompassing in its empirical execution, and profound in its significance for American society. It will be read, debated, and lauded for years to come.”