{"product_id":"whiter-nikki-khanna-9781479881086","title":"Whiter: Asian American Women on Skin Color and Colorism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeartfelt personal accounts from Asian American women on their experiences with skin color bias, from being labeled \"too dark\" to becoming empowered to challenge beauty standards \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I have a vivid memory of standing in my grandmother's kitchen, where, by the table, she closely watched me as I played. When I finally looked up to ask why she was staring, her expression changed from that of intent observer to one of guilt and shame. . . . 'My anak (dear child), ' she began, 'you are so beautiful. It is a shame that you are so dark. No Filipino man will ever want to marry you.'\"--\"Shade of Brown,\" Noelle Marie Falcis \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow does skin color impact the lives of Asian American women? In \u003ci\u003eWhiter\u003c\/i\u003e, thirty Asian American women provide first-hand accounts of their experiences with colorism in this collection of powerful, accessible, and brutally honest essays, edited by Nikki Khanna. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing contributors of many ages, nationalities, and professions, this compelling collection covers a wide range of topics, including light-skin privilege, aspirational whiteness, and anti-blackness. From skin-whitening creams to cosmetic surgery, \u003ci\u003eWhiter\u003c\/i\u003e amplifies the diverse voices of Asian American women who continue to bravely challenge the power of skin color in their own lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nikki Khanna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1479881082\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781479881086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New York University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Nikki Khanna","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43980491587839,"sku":"9781479881086","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ecb80382-65bb-486f-8d46-7b286641d11d.jpg?v=1683250207","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whiter-nikki-khanna-9781479881086","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}