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I'm going to go out on a limb and say Dorathys fanbase could have been bigger. If not the biggest.
Colorism and 'appearance' played a huge factor against her optimal dominance.
This is not to say Dora isn't pretty or hot. She is, but people will refuse to see the light in her because of an inherent bias.
This is not to say Dora isn't pretty or hot. She is, but people will refuse to see the light in her because of an inherent bias.
Dora easily had the best personality, exhibited excellent leadereship skills at every turn, was mentally shrewd and showed talent at every turn. But somehow what people wanted to make stick was how she was 'rejected' in a relationship she was never in and a threesome she
Never entertained. Primarily because historically, darker skinned big woman can only ever be relegated to being social misfits and 'duffs'. By the way for the most part viewers don't do it deliberately that's why its an inherent bias.
Similarly, dark skinned black woman are never picked in these love reality shows. They always become the friend, the confidante and light skinned black woman always have a shot.
Bisola is another case. If Tbose had the talent and command Bisola had, she'd have won that season despite the poverty card that was paddled or had a very healthy shot.
Ruling out colorism as a factor to that shapes perception in big brother is socially irresponsible.
This is not to say woman in general don't get flack from the show, but inequality also has different layers.
This is not to say woman in general don't get flack from the show, but inequality also has different layers.
