Melanin Aversion Syndrome

A socially conditioned psychological disposition in which an individual exhibits discomfort, fear, bias, or hostility toward people with higher concentrations of melanin in their skin. This aversion often operates subconsciously and manifests through prejudice, avoidance, or discriminatory behavior.

“Melanin Aversion Syndrome is deeper than racism sometimes—Melanin Aversion Syndrome shows up in subtle reactions and body language.”