Physical differences may seem obvious if you think in a stereotypical manner. But there is a great deal of physical diversity within the Mexican culture. The range can be anywhere from the "common" image of a short brown eyed, brown haired, brown skinned individual to the tall light eyed, light haired, light skinned person. In between is a mixture and combination of any of the mentioned characteristics (much of the variety comes from the blood of the Spaniards who invaded Mexico). In fact 60% of Mexico

Is made up of "mestizo", mixed European and Indian decent and 30% "indigena",

Native Americans of Indians (azteca.net). Those who have darker skin are, of course, more easily pointed out as Mexicans and usually experienc

Also, to touch on social roles my grandparents received more prejudice than my parents, my parents more than I did, and I am sure my great grandparents had the worst experiences. I believe that this has to do with each generation assimilating more and more into the dominant culture.

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