Why if you ask why do Indian people have an obsession with skin lightening products on Indian Yahoo Answers do

they suspend your account?





Is it a touchy subject for them because it is a multi billion dollar industry over there?


Other races do not freak out if you say that they may like to have a tan!

Why if you ask why do Indian people have an obsession with skin lightening products on Indian Yahoo Answers do
Hi,i had no idea they do it.Wonder why %26amp; they must be ashamed of lightening there skin.Maybe its the same has us


tanning.
Reply:i dunno make a new acount and do it on that bcause if they suspend it you won't loose your points. x
Reply:You seem to have an obsession in asking this question
Reply:Probably because of the way you asked the question: it could be considered a biased/racist sort of question that is influenced by stereo-types. Obviously, not all Indian (not even most or a lot) of Indian people even think about skin lightening. I would think it is a question that could offend a lot of people and evoke a lot of negative responses. You might as well ask why white people like the KKK or why Jewish people are rich - Different questions, but questions nonetheless that are both influenced by stereotypes and biased/racist ideas.





If you asked your question in a different way such as: I am interested in learning about skin lightening. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Does it work? If you've had it done, what influenced you to do so? ... I'm sure you'd get a much different response.
Reply:my friend is indian and she puts sunscreen on and avoids the sun


she says its because fairer skin is seen as more beautiful in india


i have noticed a few black pop stars have got lighter over the years as well
Reply:because you are using the term Indian, instead of Asian.