Question

The term "Hispanic American" is a label that:

a) Was invented and applied by the dominant group.

b) Is often used in a discriminatory context.

c) Recognizes the diversity among groups from Latin America.

d) Acknowledges the connections that some groups have to African and Native American civilizations.

Answer 1

The term 'Hispanic American' was created by the dominant group for classification purposes and recognizes the diversity among Latin American groups, but it is sometimes used interchangeably with 'Latino/Latina' or the gender-neutral 'Latinx'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term "Hispanic American" historically has multiple facets and interpretations. Initially, it was a category invented and applied by the dominant group for convenience in governmental classification. Although some might view it as discriminatory, it has the potential to recognize the diversity among groups from Latin America. Despite the complications and potential for ignorance or indifference by government use, it attempts to describe those of Spanish-speaking heritage but is often interchanged with "Latino/Latina" which encompasses those from Latin America including countries like Brazil that do not speak Spanish. There is also an emergence of the term "Latinx" that seeks to be more inclusive and gender-neutral. It's important to note that these terms have evolved over time and can represent ties to various racial and ethnic backgrounds, including connections to African and Native American civilizations.