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pig·men·toc·ra·cy
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pigmentocracynoun
Government by or social hierarchy of those with a certain skin tone, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
Etymology: pigment + -o-
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pigmentocracy
Discrimination based on skin color, also known as colorism, or shadeism, is a form of prejudice and discrimination in which people who share similar ethnic traits and people who are perceived as belonging to a darker skinned race are treated differently based on the social implications that come with the cultural meanings that are attached to their darker skin color.Research has found extensive evidence of discrimination based on skin color in criminal justice, business, the economy, housing, health care, media, and politics in the United States and Europe. Lighter skin tones are seen as preferable in many countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pigmentocracy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pigmentocracy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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