Miguel MercadoinThe Ends of GlobalizationSkin Lightening in Manila: Body Confidence or Body Colonialism?My mother, who worked as a commercial model for various Filipino beauty companies, often tells me this: “if you ever need to make quick…May 2, 2021May 2, 2021
Miguel MercadoinThe Ends of GlobalizationSkin Lightening in Manila: Body Confidence or Body Colonialism?(WP4 Rough Draft)Apr 23, 20216Apr 23, 20216
Miguel MercadoinThe Ends of GlobalizationAncillary 9: Fighting Global ColorismColorism is the direct outcome of the world’s colonial history — almost every county at some point in the world has interacted with this…Apr 5, 2021Apr 5, 2021
Miguel MercadoinThe Ends of GlobalizationSkin Lightening in Manila: Body Confidence Or Body Colonialism?My mother, who worked as a commercial model for various Filipino beauty companies, often tells me this: “if you ever need to make quick…Apr 2, 20213Apr 2, 20213
Miguel MercadoColorism in Manila (Ancillary 8)A variety of cultural factors have led Manila to become a hotbed for the copious use of skin lighteners in contemporary life. This has…Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
Miguel MercadoinThe Ends of GlobalizationColorism in ManilaIf you ever take a trip to Manila, one of the odd things you will begin to notice is the contrast between the appearance of FIlipinos in…Mar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
Miguel MercadoinThe Ends of GlobalizationA Silent Voice: Depression and Disability Across BordersTW: Suicide, DepressionMar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Miguel MercadoReally great essay :) only feedback is what we talked about already - just fleshing out the…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
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