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cagreen833

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A well-known Afro-Brazilian painter is listening to a young black man struggling to rise in a diplomatic up the career ladder. After hearing the young man's complaints of the barriers he faces because of his color, the painter responds, I understand your case perfectly, my dear boy; I was black once, too (Ribiera, 2000:157). This story illustrates that Brazilians:
 
  a. view race in a historical perspective.
  b. mirror the race that society gives them.
  c. do not belong to any race per se.
  d. redefine their racial identity to some extent.

Question 2

In Brazil, the racial origins of people are thoroughly interwoven in various combinations. As an example, _____________ disproportionately hold society's power, privilege, and prestige. Except for the arenas of sports and entertainment, the bulk of the poor and uneducated are ____________.
 
  a. branca; prta
  b. prta; branca
  c. indgina; parda
  d. parda; indgina



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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