The Categories of White (Branco), Brown (Pardo), Black (Preto), Yellow

question 42

Multiple Choice

The categories of white (branco) , brown (pardo) , black (preto) , yellow (amarelo) , and indigenous (indigena) are part of which system of racial classification in Brazil?

• A)the official categories used by the Brazilian government.
• B)the categories promoted by the black consciousness movement
• C)the categories used in Brazilian popular language
• D)the official categories used for affirmative action purposes

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