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What's the difference between Hispanic, Chicano, Latino, Latinx, and Latine? Can something 'grow' smaller? Musko.

Dec 12, 2023

Explore the history and meaning of terms like Hispanic, Chicano, Latino, Latina, Latinx, and Latine. Discuss the controversy of using 'grow' with non-living things. Delve into the evolution of identity terms for Latin American descent and the importance of respecting preferences in language.

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Hispanic refers to Spanish-speaking countries, while Latino/Latina includes Brazil.

Spanish's gendered language impacts terms like Latino/Latina and the debate on gender inclusivity.

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Terms for People of Hispanic/Latin American Descent

The podcast explores the various terms used to refer to people of Hispanic or Latin American descent. It explains that the term 'Hispanic' refers to individuals from Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain and Latin America. However, 'Latino/Latina' is also commonly used and refers to people from Latin America, including Brazil. The term 'Latinx/Latin-A' has emerged as a gender-neutral alternative to include non-binary individuals or groups with multiple genders. The podcast discusses the history, usage, and controversy surrounding these terms.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Hispanic, Chicano, and Latino Terms

9min

Exploring Identity Terms for Latin American Descent

4min

Exploring the Controversy Around Using 'Grow' with Non-living Things

6min

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958. We trace the history, usage, and meaning behind identifiers such as "Hispanic," "Chicano," "Latino," "Latina," "Latinx," and "Latine." Plus, we look at whether metaphors like "grow the business" and "grow smaller" are trendy jargon you should avoid or just regular figurative language.

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