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A group of 100 people of Latin American origin or descent, for example, will be called “Latinos,” even if only one is a man. This gender-neutral use of the masculine form has been strongly criticized as gender biased because it centers men as normative.
- Should I use Latino or Latinx?
- Is it appropriate to say Latino?
- Why can't we say Latinx?
- What is the politically correct term for Latino?
Should I use Latino or Latinx?
Latino refers to those who trace their origin or descent from Latin American countries. Latinx, also refers to those who trace their origin or descent from Latin American countries and is meant to be gender neutral.
Is it appropriate to say Latino?
When talking about people of Latin American descent in the U.S. you can generally use Latino (or Latina for a woman). Hispanic is also correct if you are talking to someone who speaks Spanish. But if you value your life, never ever say a Brazilian is a Hispanic.
Why can't we say Latinx?
Previous terminology forced the speaker to identify as male or female, Latino or Latina, while Latinx gives both speaker and listener the ability to opt out of the gender binary.
What is the politically correct term for Latino?
Hispanic: The most widely used term, according to Gallup and Pew Research, is also the oldest used to describe the pan-ethnic communities of Spanish speakers and Latin American descendants. The term was adopted by politicians in the 1970s to identify a population.
