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This word in widely used in the US to refer to people of European origin who are White. The original classification was far broader than this, meaning people who have fair to dark skin, straight to curly hair, light to dark eyes, people from Europe, North Africa, Western Asia and parts of India. In Europe the word is no longer in technical use
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What is other world for white people?
Caucasian, white or in the US, European Americans.
Are germans caucasians?
Yes. Germans are considered white and Caucasian.
How did the white Caucasian race come to being?
The most likely explanation is by adaptation. Basic Darwinism.
Is there only three true races caucasian African and Asian is this correct?
NO, there is no such thing as a true race...
What ethnic group do most people in France belong to?
86% of the population are classed as White European (sometimes called Caucasian)
What is another name for white people?
White people in general are known as 'Caucasian'
Was Redskins kicker Mark Mosley a caucasian?
He was Caucasian (white)
Was the white ethnic group effected by affirmative action?
Absolutely, and it continues to be. Affirmative action can be considered a form of reserve discrimination. While Canada doesn't have an affirmative action policy they have an employment equity plan which in essence is the same thing.Added: There is no such thing as a White (i.e.: Caucasian) ETHNIC group. Caucasian is a Racial designation, not an 'ethnic' group.
How do you use Caucasian is a sentence?
A person who is caucasian is normally a white person.
What is the correct term to use white or Caucasian?
Caucasian :) Either is fine, but it is better to use the word Caucasian. :)
You are white- what is your race?
Caucasian
