Question

Why is Maureen Peal liked by her classmates and teachers?

• A. She is a talented singer
• B. She is wealthy, light-skinned, and pretty
• C. She shares her food with others
• D. She excels in academics

Answer 1

Answer:

B. She is wealthy, light-skinned, and pretty

Maureen Peal benefits from colorism and class privilege. Her lighter skin and social status grant her admiration and favor, reflecting society’s racialized beauty standards.