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Gilberto Sepúlveda : Some insight regarding racial differences in Mexico. From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mex... Some insight regarding racial differences in Mexico. From Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexicans_of_European_descent If you read this, you will understand why there are white Mexicans, and why it's not possible to understand Mexican socio-racial segregation with the history of the American socio-racial segregation. It is different at its very core and requires also different solutions. --------------------------------------------------------- The concept of race in Mexico is subtle and the result of multiple cultural concepts which are not given attention by most of the population. They not only include physical clues such as skin color but also cultural dispositions, morality and intellectual status. It is not static or well defined but rather is defined and redefined by situation. Descent is still one primary determiner of social status which is only loosely associated with biological traits. This makes racial distinctions different than those in other countries such as the United States. However, the concept of being fair of complexion, called güero in Mexican Spanish, still exists, with it basically referring to those of predominantly European heritage. Many of these would not be considered such by American, Canadian or European standards. The reason for this is that those of European heritage with absolutely no indigenous or other features are rare in Mexico (though extremely common in Northern Mexico, even if they are less populated) However, those with the lightest skin in Mexico are generally associated with the well-educated and upper income social classes.[8] Racial and social distinctions are strongest in Mexico City, where the most powerful of the country's elite are located. One very distinctive element about the generally lighter skinned Mexican elite is their separateness from the rest of Mexican society (READ EXCEPTION FOR NORTHERN MEXICO, on next paragraph). These upper classes fear the "common masses" even though they are supposed to be emblematic of the country. There has been a long standing anxiety among the elite of Mexico that it never truly becomes modern because of something intrinsically wrong with Mexico. This usually focuses as the inability for the masses to change.[8 The concept of civilization and modernity is strongly tied to assimilating as close as possible to the culture and economy of the United States and Europe. Northern Mexico: Among the least populated states of the nation, northern Mexican states have long been the home base of tall, light eyed, and fair skinned citizens of the country. Because of this, most families have very different variation of children when pertaining to their skin colours. The genealogy has made the continuing existence of a nicknaming culture: if there is a dark one in the family, he (mostly males)/ she is called what in English would be the equivalent of "the black sheep" of the family. If the next sibling is light skinned, most are called güera/güero like in the rest of the country- but a common term used is the word "pocho" which can be translated to mean bleached or cleared in English. Complicating the situation is the relationship between whites and Europeans, and the mestizo population, as racial and ethnic identification is strongly associated with Mexico's history, with descent more of a determining factor than biological traits. Since Independence, the official identity promoted has been "mestizo" or a mix of Spanish and indigenous, which has affected social and political policy in the country. However, these policies contradict internally and between theory and reality, with European characteristics remaining in favor to this day. Since 1930, the Mexican government has not included race as part of its census due to an ideology designed to stop making designations among "Mexicans". Today well processed estimates put the "white" population at about ten or eleven percent. In one survey based on self-identification, percentages of "whites" varied from ten to twenty percent depending on when one considered biology, customs and/or origins. In theory, emphasis on mestizo identity was supposed to eliminate divisions and create a unified identity that would allow Mexico to modernize and integrate into the international community. The lack of a clear defining line between "white" and "mixed race" is further blurred by the fact that there is little homogeneity among mestizos, with the lighter skinned being favored, as associated with higher social class, power, money and modernity. Being "dark" ("moreno" in Mexican Spanish) is associated with Indian origin with its inferior social class and implying submission. There is some correlation between skin color, ethnicity and wealth, with those who mostly identified as "white" having higher socioeconomic indices such as ownership of durable goods and education levels. Although on the surface, most Mexicans identify as a "mixed-race", the European side is still considered to be superior, with efforts to promote European culture and values over indigenous ones. Newspaper advertisements for employment ask for "Buena presentación", literally "good presentation", but it is interpreted as lighter skin along with class attributes such as certain types of dress. The same qualities distinguish "beauty" and "ugly" with expressions such as "he is very handsome, blond and with blue eyes" or "she's dark, but pretty." Despite the fact that the 55% of Mexicans have copper skin and dark hair, most advertising shows those with blond hair and white skin, including store mannequins, posters on subway trains and the television screen. Social critics blame television and other media for perpetuating the preference for light skin, but attempts to use darker skinned models and spokespeople have failed to sell products. However, aside from these critics, there is little to no push to have television shows, music, news and other media have a more diversified presence. This preference for lighter skin even extends into families with lighter skinned children favored over darker siblings. A more recent variation on this cultural and biological preference is "malinchismo" which means to identify or favor a North American or European culture over the native one. It derives from La Malinche, the native interpreter who allied with Cortés during the Conquest. The story has strong domination and servitude elements and is still an important social imagery for Mexicans (of which only 3% believe in race, and 0.7% know and can identify it), with a strong preference to those with power. Today, it has morphed into a preference for English given names due to the influence of the United States. Idioms of race serve a mediating terms between social groups. "Güero" or "güerito" is used by street vendors to call out to potential customers, sometimes even when the person is not light-skinned. It is used in this instance to initiate a kind of familiarity, but in cases where social/racial tensions are relatively high(which are almost unheard of throughout the country), it can have the opposite effect. Mexicans of European descent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mexicans of European descent are generally those of light skin and predominantly European features which are most often associated with Mexico's upper and middle socioeconomic classes, though the larg... 10 months ago - Via Google+ - View - Nouveau Beauty Cosmetic Center : Did You Know May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month? Here are some sin cancer preventative tips... Did You Know May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month? Here are some sin cancer preventative tips: 1. Don't feel confident just because you are young. Always wear sunscreen. 2. Say no to tanning beds! 3. Be vigilant with your sunscreen. Even if you are not light skinned. 4. Check non-exposed parts of the body for signs of the disease. 1 year ago - Via Google+ - View - LeGarin Cohen : I don't rap about trappin. You can understand my hooks. I'm not a gimmick. I don't have to act like a... I don't rap about trappin. You can understand my hooks. I'm not a gimmick. I don't have to act like a satanist. I'm not light skinned like j Cole. But I'm Sicker than your average 1 year ago - Via Mobile - View -