Brazil grapples with a complex racial landscape, as revealed by a recent PoderData survey. The study, conducted from October 12 to 14, 2024, unveils a significant disparity between public perception and personal admission of racial prejudice. The survey results paint a telling picture of Brazilian society’s views on racism. A substantial 75% of Brazilians acknowledge […]
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