Frank and Sally are a brother and sister who live in the United States. Their mother is white and their father is black. When their parents had to fill out the 2010 census form, they indicated that their children were a mix of black and white. If Frank and Sally lived in Brazil, they might be classified quite differently. Frank has black hair and a slightly darker skin tone than his sister. He has many of the features of his father. Sally, on the other hand, has very light brown hair and lighter skin. In Brazil, Frank and Sally would not be classified into the same racial category. What would explain the differences in racial classification for Frank and Sally?

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Brazil has a classification system based on a number of physical characteristics, which can result in individuals with different physical features being classified into different racial categories. The United States, on the other hand, has a more extensive classification system that allows for multiple racial categories to be selected, including "mixed race."

Frank and Sally Are a Brother and Sister Who Live