The Issue of Whiteness in the Beauty Standards in the US

Do you believe that standards of beauty or attractiveness in the U.S. reflect a preference for Whiteness?

What is your perspective on the controversy about the apparent lack of diversity among Oscar nominees, with only white actors getting the nod? Discuss the issue of Whiteness in the beauty standards in the US. Locate at least one example from popular culture (a “cultural artifact”) that you can use to support your argument. This could be a commercial, magazine advertisement, music video or song, an article about an actor or model, etc. Remember – you may choose an item that either supports or contradicts the argument.