Is Brazil the Most Mixed Country in the World in Ethnic Terms?
No one can definitively answer this question with 100% accuracy due to the way different countries collect data on their populations. For instance, one hundred Africans from different tribes and cultures could be lumped together by the American government, whereas Chad differentiates between its 10 different native African races.
Yes, Brazil is considered the most mixed race country, at least of reasonable dimensions. However, it's important to note that Brazil is not a multicultural country in the traditional sense; Russia, for example, might be considered more multicultural due to its diverse cultural groups.
Often, the comparison between Brazil and the United States is not accurate. People in the U.S. tend to perceive Brazil as a place teeming with African population, but a reality check often shows that the presence of black Brazilians is much less significant than in the U.S. The first time I visited Brazil, I was quite surprised to see this disparity.
Since its inception, Brazil has been the most mixed country in the world. Even the United States, infamous for its segregationist culture, is pushing for mimicry with a stronger desire to adopt the same level of racism and segregation found in Brazil. However, despite these tendencies, biological studies show that Brazilian whites have higher percentages of African and native DNA than American whites, and the same applies to Brazilian blacks and European DNA.
While the U.S. is likely more multicultural, Brazil is more mixed. This means there is greater intermixing of ethnic origins, both in terms of having children together and living in the same areas. Culturally, the accents in Brazil are based on class and region rather than race. Formal telephone conversations in Brazil won't reveal the race of the person speaking just by their voice. Additionally, Brazilian music doesn't clearly separate black and white scenes as it does in the U.S., creating a more interconnected musical landscape.
It's also important to note that Brazil, despite having different kinds of racism, might have different social and cultural dynamics compared to the U.S. While there may be less apparent racial discrimination in Brazil, the country is not immune to racism; it's just manifested in a different way.