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Originally posted by 33girl
OK, since we are on the subject, I am going to ask. What is the difference between the terms hispanic, latino, chicano, and the political connotations of each (if there are any)? That's something I've been wanting to know but didn't know who to ask and get a balanced answer.
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As Leslie said it is personal preference. As a Cuban American I prefer Hispanic. To me Latino personifies someone from Latin America (Central and South America). Hispanics from the Carribean (Cuba, Domincan Rep, Puerto Rico)don't usually consider themselves Latin American.
Also, don't call a Spaniard (from Spain) Hispanic, becasue they're not. Don't call a Latino/Hispanic/Chicano Spanish, because we're not.
