In the United States, Whites earn, on average, the most, followed by lighter-skinned Blacks, with very dark-skinned Blacks earning the least. This unequal distribution of resources according to skin color is known as:

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Skin-color stratification refers to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities based on skin color. This is evident in the income disparities observed among different skin tones in the United States, where Whites and lighter-skinned Blacks have greater access to resources and earn more than darker-skinned Blacks. Color-blindness refers to the belief that race should not be taken into account, often leading to the invisibility of systemic racial inequalities. Racial segregation refers to the physical separation of groups based on race. Wage privilege is not a commonly used term and does not capture the phenomenon described in the question.

In the United States, Whites Earn, on Average, the Most