Britain's mixed-race population blurs the lines of identity politics

“Britain’s mixed-race population blurs the lines of identity politics” is an article published in October 2020 on the website of The Economist. 

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The information presented in the article is related to Britons of mixed race and how they view themselves.

Mixed-race population is increasing

The article shows that the number of Britons who have a mixed ethnic background is increasing. The results of the latest census show that the mixed-race population in the United Kingdom doubled from 2001 to 2011. The number is expected to increase even more by 2021: “the next census, due next year, is almost certain to report an even larger number of mixed-race Britons” (ll. 12-13). 

Mixed-race Britons’ opinions on white privilege and racism tend to be more divided

The article shows that mixed-race Briton...