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Whitewashing
Whitewash is a paint-like covering of hydrated lime or a cheap white paint. Whitewash or whitewashing may also refer to: Racist practices * Whitewashing (beauty), modifying the skin tones of photographs of nonwhite people in mass media * Whitewashing in art, the practice of altering the racial identity of historical and mythological figures * Whitewashing in film, the practice of casting white actors in non-white roles Propaganda * Whitewashing (communications), propaganda to cover up bad behavior Literature and the arts * ''Whitewash'' (1994 film), an American television animated short film * ''White Wash'' (film), a 2011 American documentary film * ''Whitewash'' (2013 film), a Canadian drama film * ''Whitewash'' (book), a 2017 nonfiction book by Carey Gillam * Germany and Israel: Whitewashing and Statebuilding, a 2020 nonfiction book by Daniel Marwecki * Whitewash Jones, a racist caricature from the 1940s comic book ''Young Allies'' Other * Whitewash (sport), a sports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewashing In Film
Whitewashing is a casting practice in the film industry in which white people, white actors are cast in non-white roles. As defined by Merriam-Webster, to whitewash is "to alter...in a way that favors, features, or caters to white people: such as...casting a white performer in a role based on a nonwhite person or fictional character." According to the BBC, films in which white actors have played other races include all genres. African Americans, African-American roles and roles of Ethnic groups in Asia, Asian descent have been whitewashed, as well as characters from the ancient world in the genre of Classical antiquity, classical and mythological films. History In the early 20th century, white actors caricatured different ethnicities by blackface or Portrayal of East Asians in American film and theater, yellowface, commonly exaggerating the perceived stereotypes of other ethnicities. For example, Swedish-born actor Warner Oland played the Chinese detective Charlie Chan in ''Char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewashing (beauty)
Whitewashing in beauty is a phenomenon in the intersection of the fashion industry, digital photography, mass media, marketing and advertising. It describes a situation in which the skin tone of non-white people is digitally retouched or physically modified to appear whiter. Whitewashing can also present itself in the alteration of hair texture to resemble Eurocentric beauty ideals of straight hair. Whitewashing can be seen in the form of skin whitening, either digitally or with harmful skin bleaching products, or by chemically relaxing textured hair to make it conform to Eurocentric beauty standards. Additionally, plastic surgery can be used to alter features to make them appear more European, such as double eyelid surgery. Whitewashing has been seen for years in the media, through film, photography, advertising, etc. Whitewashing in Hollywood is a prevalent issue, often attributed to the lack of racial diversity in the industry itself. Advertising companies often will airbru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewashing In Art
Whitewashing in art is the practice of altering the racial identity of historical and mythological figures in art as a part of a larger pattern of erasing and distorting the histories and contributions of non-whites. It mirrors the racial biases and prejudices of those times, which continue to impact society today. It encompasses various facets reflecting historical biases. Overview In Western art, the omission of black-skinned figures from mythology and history has been a subject of debate, exemplified by the portrayal of Andromeda as white in Clash of the Titans films, despite her original depiction as a black princess from Ethiopia. This phenomenon extends beyond art, where the term "whitewashing" refers to the masking or downplaying of diverse realities, often leading to a predominant white perspective. It can distort representation, potentially overlooking contributions from people of colour and promoting a more monochromatic narrative. ''Snow-blindness'' Despite the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewashing And Statebuilding
Whitewash is a paint-like covering of hydrated lime or a cheap white paint. Whitewash or whitewashing may also refer to: Racist practices * Whitewashing (beauty), modifying the skin tones of photographs of nonwhite people in mass media * Whitewashing in art, the practice of altering the racial identity of historical and mythological figures * Whitewashing in film, the practice of casting white actors in non-white roles Propaganda * Whitewashing (communications), propaganda to cover up bad behavior Literature and the arts * ''Whitewash'' (1994 film), an American television animated short film * ''White Wash'' (film), a 2011 American documentary film * ''Whitewash'' (2013 film), a Canadian drama film * ''Whitewash'' (book), a 2017 nonfiction book by Carey Gillam * Germany and Israel: Whitewashing and Statebuilding, a 2020 nonfiction book by Daniel Marwecki * Whitewash Jones, a racist caricature from the 1940s comic book ''Young Allies'' Other * Whitewash (sport), a sports se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewash
Whitewash, calcimine, kalsomine, calsomine, asbestis or lime paint is a type of paint made from slaked lime ( calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2) or chalk (calcium carbonate, CaCO3), sometimes known as "whiting". Various other additives are sometimes used. Use as paint Whitewash cures through a reaction with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form calcium carbonate in the form of calcite, a type of reaction generally known as carbonation or by the more specific term, carbonatation. It is usually applied to exteriors, or interiors of rural dairies because of its mildly antibacterial properties. Whitewash can be tinted for decorative use and is sometimes painted inside structures such as the hallways of apartment buildings. A small amount can rub off onto clothing. In Britain and Ireland, whitewash was used historically in interiors and exteriors of workers' cottages and still retains something of this association with rural poverty. In the United States, a similar attitude is exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewashing (communications)
Whitewashing is the act of minimizing or covering up vices, crimes or scandals, or of exonerating the guilty by means of a perfunctory investigation or biased presentation of data with the intention to improve someone's reputation."Whitewash", Encyclopædia Britannica, 2003 DVD Ultimate reference suite. Etymology Whitewash is a cheap white paint or coating of chalked lime that can be used to quickly give a uniform clean appearance to a wide variety of surfaces, such as the interior of a barn. The first known use of the term is from 1591 in England, referring literally to the process of coloring a surface. Usage In 1800, in the United States, the word was used in a political context, when a Philadelphia ''Aurora'' editorial said that "if you do not whitewash President Adams speedily, the Democrats, like swarms of flies, will bespatter him all over, and make you both as speckled as a dirty wall, and as black as the devil." In the 20th century, many dictatorships, authoritarian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewash (sport)
In sport, a whitewash or sweep is a series in which a person or team wins every game, or when a player or team wins a match to-nil. Usage by sport Baseball In Major League Baseball, teams typically play multiple games against each other; if one team wins all the games in that series, it is considered a "series sweep", or simply, a "sweep". In many cases, fans of the team in the favored position, when all but one contest in the current series have been won, will bring brooms (either real brooms or large props for better visibility) to the ballpark with which to taunt the losing team, or the team that was "swept". On rare occasions, a "season series sweep" can be accomplished, in which every contest between two teams is won by the same team. Intra-division season sweeps are relatively rare, since with the relatively large number of games against intra-division teams (14 per divisional matchup), the division rivals are more likely to find at least one lucky matchup. In cases where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewash (1994 Film)
''Whitewash'' is a 1994 television special and animated short film that was based on a true story. The program was produced and directed by Michael Sporn with a screenplay by Ntozake Shange. Ruby Dee and Linda Lavin provide voices for the animated characters. Plot The family special, based on a true story, uses animation to tell the story of a little African-American girl's encounter with mindless racism. On their way home from school, Helene and her brother are attacked by a group of white thugs who beat him up and spray-paint her face white. Why would anyone do this? With her wise grandmother's help, Helene is able to get over her hurt. Cast *Ruby Dee as Grandmother *Serena Henry as Helene Angel *Ndehru Roberts as Mauricio *Linda Lavin Linda Lavin (; October 15, 1937 – December 29, 2024) was an American actress and singer. Known for her roles on stage and screen, she received several awards including three Drama Desk Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Obie Awards, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Wash (film)
''White Wash'' is a 2011 American documentary film about black surfers, directed, produced, and written by Ted Woods. It documents the struggles of an African Americans being in a predominantly "white sport". Reception The film gained positive reviews from critics. References External linksOfficial site* 2011 films 2010s biographical films 2011 documentary films 2010s historical films American sports documentary films American historical films American independent films Documentary films about surfing Documentary films about African Americans American surfing films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films 2011 independent films English-language documentary films English-language independent films English-language historical films English-language biographical films {{sport-documentary-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewash (2013 Film)
''Whitewash'' is a 2013 Canadian drama film directed by Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais and written by Hoss-Desmarais and Marc Tulin."Whitewash: Tribeca Review" '''', May 1, 2013. The film stars as Bruce, an unemployed driver in rural who develops a ps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitewash (book)
''Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science'' is a 2017 non-fiction book by American investigative journalist, and former senior Reuters correspondent, Carey Gillam. It was published October 10, 2017 by Island Press, a nonprofit, environmental publisher. ''Whitewash'' details how corporate interests influence the science behind American agriculture, allowing the potentially cancer-causing Monsanto herbicide glyphosate to be used liberally throughout the industry. The book contains accounts from farm families with cancers they believe were caused by glyphosate, and scientists whose reputations were impugned for publishing writings that challenged "business interests". Whitewash won the 2018 Rachel Carson Book Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists as well as "Outstanding Book of the Year" from the Independent Publisher Book Awards The Independent Publisher Book Awards, also styled as the IPPY Awards, are a set of annual literary a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Allies (Marvel Comics)
Young Allies is the name of three superhero teams appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Golden Age The Golden Age's Young Allies were a gang of kids who fought the Axis. Their line-up included the two key sidekicks (Bucky Barnes and Toro) of then-prominent Timely Comics heroes Captain America and the Human Torch. Creation Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby as the Sentinels of Liberty, "a multiracial group of patriotic kids", the group was led by Bucky Barnes (Captain America's teenage sidekick), and initially made up of his four friends: Knuckles (Percival Aloysius O'Toole), Jeff (Jefferson Worthing Sandervilt), Tubby (Henry Tinkle), and Whitewash Jones (Washington Jones). The group appeared in a text feature in ''Captain America'' #4 (June 1941), but were swiftly moved into the comic-proper to help Cap in his battles, and became popular enough to be spun into its own title. In ''American Comic Book Chronicles: 1940-1944'', Kurt Mitchell and Roy Thomas ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
