"Hispanic" or "Latino"?

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jread

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Can someone help me with this semantical question?

I understand the geographic difference between the terms "hispanic" and "latino", though I don't completely understand the cultural difference. The dictionary really doesn't know as well, stating that many people (including latinos) use the terms interchangeably, while some prefer latino. Everywhere I have lived it has always been "hispanic"... even on job applications or census forms. Is this no longer the preferred term? I have to admit that I am not always good at keeping up with what is P.C. and what is not, but I try to make a note when possible.

The reason I'm asking is that my Mexican neighbor corrects me every time I say, "hispanic". It almost seems to offend her.
 
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GasX

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These are irrelevant labels.

Regardless of which one you choose, everyone knows that if you live in Florida, you are a Cuban, if you live in Texas, Arizona or California, then you are Mexican, and if you live in New York, you are Puerto Rican (or sometimes Dominican)

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hispanic = from northern mexico
latino = from latin america (south america, southern mexico)
chicano = mexican from texas, arizona, new mexico

i know there is one more that represents spain, jut not remebering it off the top of my head...
 
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Goosemaster

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I'll give you a legit answer ese...

Basically, hispanic is a term derived from the spanish, who conquered and enslaved central and south american peoples..

so sensitive (pssuified) latin or 'hispanic' bastards with no cohones to speak of think that the term is an acknowledgement of the previous spanish reign....

...I have no fvkign idea where "latin' came from...


<--beloved patriot:)
 
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Continuity28

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Originally posted by: jread
Can someone help me with this semantical question?

I understand the geographic difference between the terms "hispanic" and "latino", though I don't completely understand the cultural difference. The dictionary really doesn't know as well, stating that many people (including latinos) use the terms interchangeably, while some prefer latino. Everywhere I have lived it has always been "hispanic"... even on job applications or census forms. Is this no longer the preferred term? I have to admit that I am not always good at keeping up with what is P.C. and what is not, but I try to make a note when possible.

The reason I'm asking is that my Mexican neighbor corrects me every time I say, "hispanic". It almost seems to offend her.
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If she hates you being familiar with her, call her "human" instead.

Honestly, who cares about being politically correct? Be yourself. People that get offended over such trivial matters don't deserve the attention.
 
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Goosemaster

Lifer
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Originally posted by: jread
Can someone help me with this semantical question?

I understand the geographic difference between the terms "hispanic" and "latino", though I don't completely understand the cultural difference. The dictionary really doesn't know as well, stating that many people (including latinos) use the terms interchangeably, while some prefer latino. Everywhere I have lived it has always been "hispanic"... even on job applications or census forms. Is this no longer the preferred term? I have to admit that I am not always good at keeping up with what is P.C. and what is not, but I try to make a note when possible.

The reason I'm asking is that my Mexican neighbor corrects me every time I say, "hispanic". It almost seems to offend her.
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jsut call her a bitch and get over it...:p
 
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Schfifty Five

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Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: jread
Can someone help me with this semantical question?

I understand the geographic difference between the terms "hispanic" and "latino", though I don't completely understand the cultural difference. The dictionary really doesn't know as well, stating that many people (including latinos) use the terms interchangeably, while some prefer latino. Everywhere I have lived it has always been "hispanic"... even on job applications or census forms. Is this no longer the preferred term? I have to admit that I am not always good at keeping up with what is P.C. and what is not, but I try to make a note when possible.

The reason I'm asking is that my Mexican neighbor corrects me every time I say, "hispanic". It almost seems to offend her.
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jsut call her a bitch and get over it...:p
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LOL, Agreed!
 
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ngvepforever2

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Originally posted by: Goosemaster
I'll give you a legit answer ese...

Basically, hispanic is a term derived from the spanish, who conquered and enslaved central and south american peoples..

so sensitive (pssuified) latin or 'hispanic' bastards with no cohones to speak of think that the term is an acknowledgement of the previous spanish reign....

...I have no fvkign idea where "latin' came from...


<--beloved patriot:)
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hate that damn spaniards ...:evil: :D

In all seriousness though, in south america there are still a bunch of people that don't like spaniards too much. (I was one of them until my cousin introduced me to her spaniard friend and she was hot ter than hell... and nice too)

Regards

ng
 
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Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: ngvepforever2
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
I'll give you a legit answer ese...

Basically, hispanic is a term derived from the spanish, who conquered and enslaved central and south american peoples..

so sensitive (pssuified) latin or 'hispanic' bastards with no cohones to speak of think that the term is an acknowledgement of the previous spanish reign....

...I have no fvkign idea where "latin' came from...


<--beloved patriot:)
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hate that damn spaniards ...:evil: :D

In all seriousness though, in south america there are still a bunch of people that don't like spaniards too much. (I was one of them until my cousin introduced me to her spaniard friend and she was hot ter than hell... and nice too)

Regards

ng
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spanish women are the devil....


hearing them castellano drives me wild:eek: :heart:
 
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ngvepforever2

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Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: ngvepforever2
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
I'll give you a legit answer ese...

Basically, hispanic is a term derived from the spanish, who conquered and enslaved central and south american peoples..

so sensitive (pssuified) latin or 'hispanic' bastards with no cohones to speak of think that the term is an acknowledgement of the previous spanish reign....

...I have no fvkign idea where "latin' came from...


<--beloved patriot:)
Click to expand...

hate that damn spaniards ...:evil: :D

In all seriousness though, in south america there are still a bunch of people that don't like spaniards too much. (I was one of them until my cousin introduced me to her spaniard friend and she was hot ter than hell... and nice too)

Regards

ng
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spanish women are the devil....


hearing them castellano drives me wild:eek: :heart:
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QFT

Regarding the thread topic...I don't give a fvck if you call me hispanic, latino or whatever the hell you want to call me...

Regards

ng

 
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