Racism and gender discrimination are present day issues that affect the lives of Brazilians not only in the workplace but in education and in society as a whole. Although races are not thoroughly distinguished in some people as a result of interracial marriages, people are generally grouped into those who have light skin or dark skin. The distinction between light and dark skin is different than it is in the United States because of the general difference in skin tone. Since Brazilians tend to have darker skin, a person whom the United States considers black may be considered white in Brazil. The four basic races listed from high to low status are whites, morenos, mulattos, and pretos. Note that they are also in order from light to dark skin color. The whites and morenos, or those of lighter skin hold the high positions in the work force. The mulattos and pretos, or those who have dark skin have low positions in the workforce. The whites and morenos are also allowed a more formal......

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Title: Race
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