A study found that in strip clubs, light-skinned Black and Latina women's attractiveness and sensuality were viewed as "exotic" and they were able to earn more than darker-skinned Black women. This is an example of:

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This is an example of erotic capital, which refers to an individual's ability to use their physical attractiveness or sexual appeal to achieve social or economic benefits. In this case, light-skinned women are viewed as more desirable and exotic, which allows them to earn more money in strip clubs than their darker-skinned counterparts. Social capital refers to the resources and connections an individual has based on their social networks, ethnic capital refers to the cultural knowledge and resources that come from being part of a particular ethnic group, and cultural capital refers to the cultural knowledge and valued characteristics that give an individual social status and access to resources. While these concepts are all related, they are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

A Study Found That in Strip Clubs, Light-Skinned Black and Latina