Pigment Paradox: A podcast on colourism in India and beyond

May 22 2024

Pigment Paradox: A podcast on colourism in India and beyond artwork

BMO GATE MBA Fellow Nishtha Taneja tackles the tough topic of colourism in the workplace and beyond. Lighter skin tones often receive preferential treatment, while darker skin tones face discrimination. This bias exists across various racial and ethnic communities and influences important areas such as employment, housing, and social interactions. This podcast is a GATE Audio production from the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender and the Economy: www.gendereconomy.org

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Color beyond Borders: The Global Impact of Corporate Colorism

May 22 2024 13 mins

Welcome to " The Pigment Paradox," the podcast where we delve into the often overlooked but deeply impactful issue of colourism against women. In this episode, we are exploring the intricacies of colourism—a global issue that touches hearts and lives in different corners of the world.

Beyond Skin Deep: Women's Mental Health & Colorism

May 22 2024 12 mins

Welcome to "The Pigment Paradox," the podcast where we explore the intersection of corporate colorism and gender in India. In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's often overlooked but is critically important: mental health and colorism in India.

Uncovering Bias: HR Dilemmas and DEI Solutions

May 22 2024 29 mins

Welcome again to "The Pigment Paradox," where we navigate the complexities and realities of colorism against women in Indian workplaces. We heard about the challenges faced by employees in the last podcast but in this episode, let's hear the perspective of HR managers and their challenges in solving this issue. We will also hear from a few professionals working in the space of Dive

Unfiltered: Women Speak Out on Colorism's Impact from Playground to Boardroom

May 22 2024 27 mins

In this episode, we dive into personal stories and tackle the tough topic of colorism in the workplace. I define colorism as the practice of treating people differently based on their skin tone. Lighter skin often receives preferential treatment, while darker skin faces discrimination. This bias exists across various racial and ethnic communities and influences important areas suc