Mestizaje in Mexico enables normalized whiteness, perpetuating racism's distributed intensity.
The article explores how racism operates in Mexico, focusing on the concept of whiteness and mestizaje (mixed-race identity). Through studying Mexican women's perspectives and experiences, the research shows that racism is present in everyday life and has varying levels of intensity. The idea of mestizaje has shaped racist attitudes in Mexico, allowing whiteness to be seen as both normal and privileged, regardless of physical appearance.