[Lake]

>>pale skin was a sign of refinement and beauty, but I do not believe that is the case anymore.

It's still the case. The dark skin tends to expose the defects on the body (of Asians). Also dark skin is usually rough and light skin feels tender and soft.

[FreedominJesusChrist]

My skin is pretty dark and doesn't have any of the qualities you mentioned.

[cinFLA]

It's still the case. The dark skin tends to expose the defects on the body (of Asians). Also dark skin is usually rough and light skin feels tender and soft.

Dark skin represented the workers that had to work in the sun; light skin meant you were well off and did not have to work. It's a class thing.