Hypodescent, practiced in Brazil is when the child of one white and one non-white parent is classified as part of the white group. Hyperdescent, practiced in America is the opposite.

Hypodescent, practiced in America is when the child of one white and one non-white parent is classified as part of the white group. Hyperdescent, practiced in Brazil is the opposite.

Hypodescent, practiced in America is when the child of one white and one non-white parent is classified as part of the non-white group. Hyperdescent, practiced in Brazil is the opposite.

Hypodescent, practiced in Brazil is when the child of one white and one non-white parent is classified as part of the non-white group. Hyperdescent, practiced in America is the opposite.