ABSTRACT
Research into mixed race around the world has increased over the past years, with significant developments in theorizing and case studies in different contexts. However, mainstream mixed race theory remains anchored in the West, geographically and conceptually. This paper seeks to explore the meanings and classifications of mixed race around the globe. It looks at the concept of mixed race in Asia and the Pacific, specifically exploring the alternative understandings and 133categorizations of mixedness, belonging and heritage that have emerged through the region's histories of colonialism and migration, as well as the significant linguistic and cultural diversity. By looking at mixed race from a different standpoint, the paper seeks to enrich the current frameworks around critical mixed race studies.
