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The Evolution of Terminology for the Latina Community
TLDR The hosts discuss the evolution of terminology used to refer to the Latina community, from specific country names to collective terms like Hispanic and Chicano. The term "Latinx" is a gender-neutral and inclusive word for people who identify as Latino, Latina, Hispanic, or Chicano, and is seen as a bridge-building term to unite people.
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The hosts discuss the importance of using the correct terminology for the Latina community and how different terms have been used interchangeably and have different meanings to different people.
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The hosts discuss the evolution of terminology used to refer to the Latina community, from specific country names to collective terms like Hispanic and Chicano.
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The term "Hispanic" has fallen out of favor among the Hispanic community because it is a jumbled definition used by the U.S. Census Bureau to describe people with origins or identities associated with Spain, Latin America, or the Caribbean, and different regions have different preferences for terminology.
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The term "Latinx" is a gender-neutral and inclusive word for people who identify as Latino, Latina, Hispanic, or Chicano, and is seen as a bridge-building term to unite people.
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Latinx is a bridge-building term for the Latin American community, but according to a recent survey, only 23% of Hispanics have heard the term and only 3% use it.
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The Latinx term is not universally accepted within the Latino community, and it's important to recognize and respect individual preferences when referring to someone's heritage.
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