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It's genetics. Dark skinned people generally come from countries that have a higher exposure to sunlight, so their darker skin provides more protection against it. Lighter skinned people would probably come from countries of high latitude that don't receive as much sunlight, so they wouldn't need darker skin.
It is in the skin's pigmentation and the activity of melanocytes within the skin.
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∙ 10y agoThe more melatonin (a bio chemical) you have in your skin, the darker your skin is. It is a natural 'sun screen,' supposed to protect you from the sun.
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What racial dynamics in American cities led to the continued separation of blacks and whites?
it was that they thought whites were better than blacks and also some people today think racially because of pokemon BLACK and WHITE they think white is for white people and black is for black people seriously some people are just plain idiotic
Why white people get buried earlier then black people?
When someone is deprived of oxygen the skin turns bluish; this color change is less obvious if your skin is darker, because of amount of melanin in the skin. Since a white person has little melanin in the skin, the body will change color much sooner after death, so if the relatives want an open casket at the funeral, the body needs to be embalmed and buried within a few days or so.
What makes people black or white?
Because of peoples background, i.e. evolution. All peoople trace their history back to Africa, several million years ago.I agree. Here is ONE explanation.People who have roots in the Scandinavian countries have fairer skin tone. Recent, last ten years, research into the migration of the human species through DNA links the origin to south central Africa. A migration to north eastern Europe by the human population who had darker skin tone and eventually Scandanavia occurred after that. The need for the absorption of Vitamin D from sunlight caused those with lighter skin to be healthier in the less illuminated northern climates. Those with darker skin tone had a disadvantage. This is the conjecture of the variants of skin tones. In today's world we can supplement the diet with Vitamin D so there should be no evolutionary advantage for either skin tone and therefore no need for discrimination by skin tone.
Why are white people making their lips big and tanning to look like black people?
I don't think anyone is trying to look like another race. Big lips and a creamy smooth tan skin have always been considered attributes of beauty. Some of the most beautiful women on the planet are mixed race and have these things naturally. ummm ok i understand u dunt want 2 admit it but yea it is tryna look black /brown/mixed whatevr but alot of white people try 2 hide from there featurs like skin complex, lips ext. yea i herd this white lady say she tanned evrydai 2 look golden brown so yea dont say its for smoth skin ....thats the truth me myself i have light brown smooth skin n im black so tell me what your trying to be......
What are some of the features of white people?
Feature that distinguish white people for other races are their lighter skin tone, naturally straight hair in varied colors and different eye colors. Generally the musculoskeletal structure of white people are of small to medium build.
Why some white women have darker or lighter skin mulatto children?
Some people have naturally darker skin than others. It all depends on what genes you end up with. Some white people have naturally darker skin, and some black people have naturally lighter skin.
Why are some white people mean to black people?
because some people are still racis and they are so very rude to black people because of their skin coluor.
What skin color are European peole considered?
White...? When people answer white when asked this, some people get the idea of a white American. Just say your obviously white but from Europe. Or whatever skin color you are, you can be a black european.
Some dogs with spots have spotted skin in relation to where the spotted fur is so why doesn't a dog with black fur have black skin?
Why don't white people with dark hair have black skin?
What color is a black and white panda's skin?
The red pandas skin is reddish- brownish. Their body hair is darker than their head. they have peach cheecks some people call teardrops because where its located and shaped as.
What is the skin color of people in libya?
Libyan skin colours vary. The majority of them are white OR brown and some are either slightly dark or black.
Why did white people call black people colored?
Because of melanin blacks have. It was assumed by some whites, and still is sometimes, that to be black means to be "colored" in. This implies that to be white is the norm and to deviate from that norm, one would have to have their skin darkened from a "natural", "pure", and/or "beginning" state, which was thought to be white skin by some. However, that is certainly not the case.
Do swans have skin?
well I know some swans have black skin but most are white
Is pig skin white or pink?
It depends, some pigs are white, some are pink, and some have black spots.
Is it possible for two black people to have a white baby?
Not unless the baby is an albino or has some other skin pigmentation disorder.
What skin type has the most built in protection from the sun and why?
Darker skin or skin with more natural melanin, because melanin blocks some of the uv rays from going deep into the skin. This is why black people dont udually burn, and white people do.
Why do some black people act white?
for the same reason some white people act black...different personalities.
