6 Reasons Why Indians Are Obsessed With Fair Skin

Thursday, May 29, 2014, 18:18 [IST]

Fair skin is one of the main things which Indians are obsessed with. If you take a peek into a matrimonial website, you will see - Brides wanted; fair and good looking or Grooms wanted; fair and handsome. It seems to be that fair skin is a must to get a good-looking bride or a dapper groom, while other things fit for a successful marriage go down the drain.

The concept of fair skin came into being during the British rule. The fair-skinned Britishers dominance over Indians portrayed the latter to be looked down upon and thus, this obsession came into being among Indians.

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There are some reasons why Indians are obsessed with fair skin. Boldsky has put together some of the possibilities as to why Indians love and want fair skin.

To Get Noticed

Dark people have this notion that only when you are fair, you get noticed by everyone. This is however, not true!

To Feel Beautiful

In India, every commercial talks about fairness creams to look beautiful. Even the advertisements in newspapers and online matrimonial sites, you see brides and grooms who are fair. This is one of the reasons why Indians are obsessed with fair skin.

To Feel Wanted

The whole point of feeling wanted and accepted in a group or society is one of the main reasons why Indians are obsessed with fair skin.

Foreign Obsession

You must have noticed an Indian staring deeply at a foreigner. The only reason why they stare is because they love their fair skin. Have you forgotten that liner - Women love tall, dark and handsome men!

Skin Colour Defines You

It is hard to believe it, but according to many Indians, skin colour defines who you are. It is your skin colour which also defines your status, according to some. This is one of the hilarious and stupid reasons why Indians are obsessed with fair skin.