Branqueamento refers to the social and cultural process in Brazil aimed at promoting the assimilation and integration of mixed-race individuals and Indigenous peoples into a predominantly white society. This concept emerged during the colonial period, reflecting societal attitudes that viewed whiteness as superior and desirable, leading to policies that encouraged European immigration and the marginalization of non-European populations, especially in relation to labor dynamics.
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