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Which of the following best describes the term 'Latinx'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'Latinx'?
- A person who lives in a country where Spanish is primarily spoken.
- A person who lives in Spain.
- A person of African descent living anywhere in the world.
- A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America. (correct)
The term 'Hispanic' refers to anyone who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America.
The term 'Hispanic' refers to anyone who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America.
False (B)
Briefly explain the difference between 'race' and 'ethnicity'.
Briefly explain the difference between 'race' and 'ethnicity'.
Race is based on perceived physical characteristics while ethnicity is based on cultural-ancestral origin.
A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America and has Black African ancestors is considered __________.
A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America and has Black African ancestors is considered __________.
According to the content, what is the primary basis for our cultural understanding of race?
According to the content, what is the primary basis for our cultural understanding of race?
Which term is described as being more general and based on nationalty, language, religion, race, or tribe?
Which term is described as being more general and based on nationalty, language, religion, race, or tribe?
All Latinos look the same.
All Latinos look the same.
Match each term with its correct definition.
Match each term with its correct definition.
Flashcards
Afrolatinidad
Afrolatinidad
The complex intersection of race, identity, culture, color, and legacy within the Latin American context.
Latino/Latinx
Latino/Latinx
A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America.
Hispano/Hispanic
Hispano/Hispanic
A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in a country where the majority of people speak Spanish.
Español/Spanish
Español/Spanish
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Afrolatino/AfroLatino
Afrolatino/AfroLatino
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"Race"
"Race"
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Ethnicity
Ethnicity
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Ancestry
Ancestry
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Study Notes
- Afrolatinidad deals with race, identity, culture, color, and legacy.
- Latinos do not all look the same.
- "Latino" is not a race.
Term Definitions
- Latino/Latinx: A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America.
- Hispano/Hispanic: A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in a country where the majority of people speak Spanish.
- Español/Spanish: A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Spain.
- Afrolatino/AfroLatino: A person who lives, or has ancestors who lived, in Latin America and who has black African ancestors.
- Most Afrolatinos are from the Caribbean.
Race and Ethnicity
- "Race" is the concept of organizing people according to physical characteristics that are related to, and influenced by, cultural understanding.
- "Ethnicity" is a more general term that describes cultural-ancestral origin, based on nationality, language, religion, race, tribe, etc.
- Ethnicity often connects with cultural expression and place of origin.
- Neither race nor ethnicity are biological terms; they are social constructs.
- Both have biological consequences.
Complexities of Being Afrolatino
- Being Afrolatino can be complicated, which is related to racism and colorism.
- Racism: Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against a racial/ethnic group.
- Colorism: Prejudice or discrimination against darker skin tones, usually within the same group.
- Many Afrolatinos feel social pressure or oppression from people outside and inside their ethnicity.
- Being Afrolatino means existing amidst a great deal of tension.
Aspects of the Afrolatino Experience
- Being Black in a society that privileges light skin.
- Having a family history of slavery and oppression.
- Having African physical traits like dark skin and Afro hair, yet living in the Americas.
- Experiencing other cultural, religious, and linguistic differences.
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Explore Afrolatinidad, a concept dealing with race, identity, culture, color, and legacy within the Latino community. Understand the nuances of terms like Latino, Hispanic, and Afrolatino, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and experiences within Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more about race and ethnicity.
