ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Aryan

Okay, so you know how people come in different colors, like some people have light skin and hair and some have dark skin and hair? Well, a long, long time ago in ancient India, people with light skin and hair were called Aryans. They were some of the first people to live in India and they spoke a special language called Sanskrit.

But now, the word "Aryan" has taken on different meanings and has been used to describe people who are supposedly "superior" because of their light skin and hair. Unfortunately, this has led to a lot of hurt feelings and discrimination against people who don't have light skin and hair.

So just remember, while the word "Aryan" has a cool history in ancient India, it's not okay to use it to make people feel bad or different because of their skin color or hair. We should always treat everyone with kindness and respect, no matter what they look like!