[KeettyGlots]

I guess it's a form of internalized "colonization", as in, the psyche of all these people obsessed with being white was colonized in the sense that they accepted the idea that they are inferior, uncivilized, backwards, in need for the white man's help, etc. This mentality was constantly reinforced through colonization for a long time so I suppose it had a deep impact that still manifests its effects to this day..

I agree with you that the definition of white is very blurry but in my humble opinion, I associate the term white with anyone who is of predominantly European descent, so anyone who is otherwise is not white, even if they "look" white...Those obsessed with being white are probably victims of their own mentalities more than anything..