5 Questions
What term is commonly used to refer to Latin Americans of full or mainly sub-Saharan African ancestry?
Black
How are Latin Americans of African ancestry denoted with a specific nationality?
Afro- plus a specific nationality
Why has the accuracy of statistics reporting on Afro–Latin Americans been questioned?
Subjects choose their own designation in census reports
In which countries are Afro-Latinos seen as part of the general Latin demographic?
Countries where they have a considerable presence
What is the majority composition of the African diaspora?
Afro-Latinos
Study Notes
Afro-Latin Americans
- The term "Afro-Latino" is commonly used to refer to Latin Americans of full or mainly sub-Saharan African ancestry.
- Afro-Latin Americans are denoted with a specific nationality, such as Afro-Cuban, Afro-Puerto Rican, or Afro-Dominican.
- The accuracy of statistics reporting on Afro-Latin Americans has been questioned due to varying definitions and categorizations of race and ethnicity across countries.
- In countries like Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, Afro-Latinos are seen as part of the general Latin demographic.
- The majority composition of the African diaspora is predominantly of West and Central African origin, with some groups also tracing back to East Africa.
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