Racism in the United States -hate crimes -increase in white supremacist groups -disproportionate number of minorities in prison -discrimination in the workplace

Model, Ideal Society Respect, tolerance, and acceptance Eliminate disadvantages based on race Equality for all

Brazil

The Myth of Racial Democracy in Brazil

History of slavery in Brazil Portuguese land in Brazil -slaves brought over from Africa -Brazil finally abolishes slavery in 1888 (last in the Americas)

Slaves from same lingual and cultural background preferred Leads to more preservation of African culture

Racial Classification in Brazil Continuum based on phenotype - based on region preto preto cabra cabo mulatto pardo moreno white retino verde (blonde, brunette)

Racial Classification in the U.S. black – white dichotomy one grandparent “one drop of blood” black white

Myths Exposed Myth #1: African religion is accepted in Brazil. - originally to increase slave output -Catholicism remains at least 80% -officially denounced, called “cult”