Separate racial identity. There are whites, Mestizos or ladinos, and Indians, but the mainly distinction between Mestizos and Indians can be made based on social and cultural criteria such as language, custom, community membership, costume and self-identification. No separate racial identity. In Brazil and the Caribbean, the emphasis is placed upon physical appearance rather than ancestry or social and cultural criteria. The higher prestige is given to those with Caucasoid features, and the lowest prestige to those with African features.
Physical appearance includes color, shape of lips, hair texture, and shape of nose.
No separate racial identity.