What the american people know and think about brazil and brazilians? (law, newspapers)

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by Travelling fella

I lived in Brazil for 3 years, and it is true, but, I think there is less racism and racial tensions in Brazil than in the USA, people just mix, most brazilians don't mind where you come from as long as you are nice, and most people mix well into brazilian society after sometime regardless of their origin.

Not only is racism more prevalent in Brazil than in the US, it's perfectly acceptable to advertise things like "Looking for (shade of skin) secretary age 24 thru 27" in newspapers. Identity cards have your specific "skin color" on them, because the government has divided people according to skin color. I believe there are over thirty such classifications.

Brazil has extreme racism, and dark skin is just an ugly social no-no here. The self-hatred is rampant, and it doesn't help that as in the USA, most of the poor and desperate happen to be those of the darkest pigmentation. It furthers a lot of social stereotyping.

[allenk893]

Originally Posted by coldwine

Not only is racism more prevalent in Brazil than in the US, it's perfectly acceptable to advertise things like "Looking for (shade of skin) secretary age 24 thru 27" in newspapers. Identity cards have your specific "skin color" on them, because the government has divided people according to skin color. I believe there are over thirty such classifications.

Brazil has extreme racism, and dark skin is just an ugly social no-no here. The self-hatred is rampant, and it doesn't help that as in the USA, most of the poor and desperate happen to be those of the darkest pigmentation. It furthers a lot of social stereotyping.

Are you serious?? I really was considering visiting one day but NOW?...
I happen to be dark-skin ya know. Well I would say my color is between light skin and dark skin. Whatever. It doesn't matter. I'm darker than average Brazilians and what happens if I go there and people look down on me and think nasty things of me as if I am nothing?? That's not right.

[Jeff Jarrett]

1. Hottest women on the planet!

In my opinion I think only the Southern region of Brazil has alot of sexy women.

[Huckleberry3911948]

see them frequenty. really likem

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by allenk893

Are you serious?? I really was considering visiting one day but NOW?...
I happen to be dark-skin ya know. Well I would say my color is between light skin and dark skin. Whatever. It doesn't matter. I'm darker than average Brazilians and what happens if I go there and people look down on me and think nasty things of me as if I am nothing?? That's not right.

Well, the flip side to this is that from Mexico to Brazil, if you're blond you usually run the risk of being kidnapped and sold into slavery. So there are advantages to being darker

[allenk893]

Originally Posted by coldwine

Well, the flip side to this is that from Mexico to Brazil, if you're blond you usually run the risk of being kidnapped and sold into slavery. So there are advantages to being darker

That has to be one of the craziest things I have ever heard! Is that really true?? I thought there was no more slavory!? And what happens to those blondes?

[coldwine]

Originally Posted by allenk893

That has to be one of the craziest things I have ever heard! Is that really true?? I thought there was no more slavory!? And what happens to those blondes?

Yup. It's a serious problem for tourists, especially female tourists. You don't hear a lot because, well, it's hard to sell that kind of tourism deal

[BRAZILIAN]

Originally Posted by Jeff Jarrett

In my opinion I think only the Southern region of Brazil has alot of sexy women.

Well, you don't know nothing about Brazil. I suggest you read (study) more about the larger and most importante country of Latin America, 8th world's economy and our women are the most beautiful and sexy of the world. (I have one)

[BRAZILIAN]

Originally Posted by coldwine

Not only is racism more prevalent in Brazil than in the US, it's perfectly acceptable to advertise things like "Looking for (shade of skin) secretary age 24 thru 27" in newspapers. Identity cards have your specific "skin color" on them, because the government has divided people according to skin color. I believe there are over thirty such classifications.

Brazil has extreme racism, and dark skin is just an ugly social no-no here. The self-hatred is rampant, and it doesn't help that as in the USA, most of the poor and desperate happen to be those of the darkest pigmentation. It furthers a lot of social stereotyping.

You are completely WRONG. This kind of advertise you said is no more acceptable by law a long, long time. It's forbiden. My identy card has not my "skin color", "eyes color", etc... and the government has not "divided people according to skin color". (never) Where did you see or read or know about it?? Who said it??
Come visit us and you'll know a nice country without racism.