Pan-Ethnic Terms to Refer to the Hispanics in the U.S.: a Comparative Analysis

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The article provides a comparative analysis of pan-ethnic terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” that are used to refer to Hispanics in the U.S. The article reveals the reasons for their introduction by Congress, it identifies fundamental differences between them, their advantages and disadvantages, which cause contradictions. Moreover, the article evaluates the neologisms "Latinx" and "Latine" and analyzes other alternatives such as “Chicano”, “Boricua”, “Latin American” and others. Furthermore, the article identifies the perception of pan-ethnic terms within the community itself and establishes a relationship between generations and identifying oneself with the U.S. Hispanic community.

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M. A Chernykh

Georgy Arbatov Institute for U.S. and Canada Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences (ISKRAN).

Email: m.chernyh@iskran.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5702-6178
ResearcherId: IUQ-0941-2023
junior researcher 2/3 Khlebny per., Moscow, 121069, Russian Federation.

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