“not a monolithic group”
Once again, the U.S. government and all of its pretty labels have influenced the findings of research. Latino/Hispanic is not a word created by us (spanish speaking peoples). When we are asked our heritage, we say what country we are from. We are forced to be considered as a whole when in reality we are all so very distinct. The article fails to mention that a majority of the immigrant population in the South is Mexican. It also fails to mention that many "latinos" for example Puerto Ricans or Dominicans, relate more closely with Blacks than with other "latinos" like Mexicans. Let's not feed into what the gov't says is P.C., let's do our studies, giving credit to all represented, or be more accurate when the representation is a select few. Pa'lante con la verdad!
-Ed
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