Скачать или смотреть Varna, Colorism, and Class: India to Indo-Trinidad

The sources collectively explore the complex intersection of social hierarchy, colorism, and class across different geographical contexts, specifically ancient India, modern Bollywood, and the Indo-Trinidadian diaspora. One source explains that the historical caste system, rooted in the Varna (color) hierarchy, established a preference for lighter skin that has persisted, influencing colonial administration, modern media casting biases, and the enormous market for fairness creams in India. Other sources provide detailed lists of ruling Bollywood superstars and prominent Indo-Trinidadian singers and actresses, illustrating the cultural figures operating within these systems. Finally, a source breaks down the formal structure of the Indian class system, distinguishing between the traditional caste-by-birth hierarchy and the modern, government-regulated categories used for affirmative action, confirming that caste remains paramount in politics and marriage.