My dad's mom and dad are white, so is he.
My grandmother on my moms side is a white German, and my grandfather is Hispanic (a dark skinned one), and i was born in Brazil and when i dont have a tan, i have a skin which still looks lightly tanned.
So which race should i classify myself as?
2007-07-06 11:26:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
You're only 1/4 Hispanic and 3/4 Caucasian. If you were filling out some sort of official form and you had to choose between the two, it would only makes sense for you to choose Caucasian.
2007-07-06 11:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Tea 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know, this is hard. I had the same issue when I was taking SATs, applying to colleges, etc., and I still have it now. I was born here, but everyone on my dad's side was born in South America, even though the family line (like 200 years before) was white European. On the other hand, my grandfather and father were called by rude terms for Hispanics for most of their lives, even though I was only called them a few times, since I look whiter. I put down Hispanic on college applications, but since then, I always identify myself as "mixed heritage."
I think it all depends on how you see yourself. Since you were born in Brazil, it sounds like you really identify with that part of yourself. However, if this question is coming up because you know you may have an advantage if you put down "Hispanic" on college applications, DO IT and don't feel guilty. Remember, the other choice is "white (non-Hispanic)." Don't feel guilty about claiming your Brazilian heritage! Good luck!
2007-07-06 18:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by daRimini 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
white Hispanic... I have family from Nicaragua and Europe so I am in the same boat.
Reply Vitamin C-- I don't think you would have to chose between the two remember Hispanic from Spain(connected to Spanish culture or language). Last time i check Spain is a part of Europe. If you study your history you would know also that many Celtic tribes also settled in Spain in any case here's a link that may help
Brazilian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Brazilian
an one on Hispanic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispanic
in the end...it's how you want to see your self
2007-07-06 18:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are mostly a white Brazilian with German ancestries and Hispanic with some African ancestries.
2007-07-07 13:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by what 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
race is not absolute.
Everyone who sees you will have their OWN idea as to what race you are.
Based on what you said, you'd probably appear white to anyone and everyone.
Simply having bit of color in your skin is not enough to make most people think you're something more.
White in any case is NOT pure, nor is any "color."
The majority of "white" people in the United States are actually part Asian - because they are part Native American, and Native Americans are Asiatic.
Many 'white' people have some black int them too, but once it's 1/4th or less (give or take) it's NOT obvious and they are usually seen as white.
The people who think about this and think it's serious like many racists will tell you this.
It is NOT what your heritage is, it is WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE
to them.
There are many people who are 1/2 black, but don't look it, and for those people they're just a dark white person.
The other half of the equation is your "culture"
Black and White are 'cultures.' (as is latin)
There are black people who are raised in a white culture and are culturally white.
There are white people raised in black communities and they are culturally black.
2007-07-06 18:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by johnny m 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-07-10 10:45:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can classify yourself as whichever race you feel most connected to. Usually people classify themselves as the race that they *look* like. For example, Barack Obama is actually half white and half black. However, he looks black, so that is the race he considers himself. Often, the most logical choice is the one which you are perceived as. It's really your choice.
2007-07-06 18:32:12 · answer #7 · answered by LadyRainstorm 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AMERICANS... AFF... Tired of answering your stupid racial questions. Learn that Hispanic and Brazilian are not races before even start discussing it.
2007-07-07 17:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by Gustavo CL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a card-carrying member of the HUMAN RACE.
Did you know that tall people share more genes than people of similar ancestry?
2007-07-06 18:29:00 · answer #9 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you are a mixture of love to me.
2007-07-06 18:28:37 · answer #10 · answered by Miss. Tee98 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋