1. Whitewashing is Beautiful - The Bluest Eye
Each character craves the desire for a trait that is withheld only within the conventional white- American standards of beauty; whether it is blue eyes, lighter skin, or straighter hair. ... There is even more than just this goal of beautiful that black women desire. ... Therefore, whitewashing is subconsciously happening due to the media's portrayal that black is ugly, unlovable, and even non-human....
- Word Count: 940
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School