Racism in Portugal

Sociological Concepts

Racism in Portugal includes the early modern persecution of Muslims and Jews and Portugal's involvement in the trade in enslaved people from West Africa. The article describes uneven reporting and investigation of attacks against Afro-Portuguese and Romani people, as well as their disproportionate representation in arrests, incarceration and police reports. Portugal has anti-racism organizations, social integration programs and laws prohibiting discrimination on racial, ethnic and other grounds.

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Historical context: Includes persecution of Muslims and Jews and involvement in the West African slave trade.
Anti-discrimination law: Published on 28 August 1999.
Protected grounds: The law prohibits discrimination based on race, skin colour, nationality and ethnic origin.

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Article: Racism in Portugal (English Wikipedia)
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