Recently on the Maury Povich show, a German model said that after using chemical injections and tanning beds to significantly darken her white skin, she self-identifies as “black”. Do you think it’s possible for someone to change their race by chemically altering their skin tone? | Daily Question

Recently on the Maury Povich show, a German model said that after using chemical injections and tanning beds to significantly darken her white skin, she self‑identifies as “black”. Do you think it’s possible for someone to change their race by chemically altering their skin tone? Published on September 25, 2017 → Survey conducted on September 25, 2017 on 11087 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Yes, changing one’s skin tone changes their race

6%

No, changing one’s skin tone does not change their race

81%

Other/Not sure

13%

Yes, changing one’s skin tone changes their race

6%

No, changing one’s skin tone does not change their race

81%

Other/Not sure

13%

Share your view and join YouGov so your views are reflected in our research in the future

How favorable or unfavorable do you feel about each of the following sectors in the US? Please consider the organisations in each sector, their products and services, and their general operations: Media companies(newspapers, television, radio etc.)