But I really don't have any problem with being lumped with caucasian/european, since I descend from them. I haven't been to the USA, but I doubt I would be discriminated against for the colour of my skin (perhaps it would be different once they heard my accent). I mean... if there are not 'ethnic' differences between Spanish/Italian and English made in the poll--why would there be between its descendants? I agree that there are political differences: i.e. latinoamerican countries are less powerful than the USA--but I don't think it translates to race based discrimination for its white inhabitants?
(But yeah, I agree it's not really a good classification, skin colour.)
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Date: 15 May 2010 04:21 pm (UTC)(But yeah, I agree it's not really a good classification, skin colour.)