The U.S. and Brazil share both similarities and differences in terms of ethnic composition and relations. The contrasts are apparent as we consider the more rigid racial boundaries found in the U.S. with the more flexible boundaries found in Brazil.

While using social class as a determinant factor for racial identification is part of the Brazilian illustration, their classification system of physical characteristics offers a structured regional view of race in Brazilian society.

Does our increase in mixed race individuals indicate that the U.S. may be moving in the direction of Brazils fluid nature of ethnic and race relations? What are some ideas to consider in order to avoid shortcomings found in Brazil? Your essay should use the APA format and contain a minimum of 500 words