Latin*
- Comment, patrollers might be interested in this: [1] — Yours, Berrely • Talk∕Contribs 09:50, 3 July 2020 (UTC)
Identity is a moving target and as such, the term Latin* is the evolution of the theorization of the term Latinx. [Insert brief overview of Latinx and how it failed to capture what Latin* does]. In 2020, the term Latin* (pronounced Latin) was presented to capture the complexity of the various terms used for Hispanic or Latin American people[1]. Latin* is not a gender identity in itself. Latin* is an inclusive term that includes gender fluidity and identity labels that already exist (Latina/o/x) and those terms yet to be included in the mainstream vocabulary. In other words, Latin* allows for people of Latin American descent to self-identify any way they want and to reclaim their identity. Latin* challenges one to think of how other terms are used to identify Hispanic or Latin American people. [1] Latin* considers Latinx, Latiné, Latini, Latinu, Latino, Latina, Latina/o, Latin@, Latin, or Latin American. Latin* invites people to self-identify however they want.
The asterisk in Latin* can help in most computer software searches; the asterisk (*) is a symbol that represents a placeholder that can be replaced by any word or phrase attached to the prefix Latin⟨-⟩. Using Latin* allows for individuals to search documents that used the various terms: Latinx, Latiné, Latini, Latinu, Latino, Latina, Latina/o, Latin@, Latin, or Latin American. Latin⟨-⟩ suffix results as a United States-based set of identifiers, which required a particular set of sociopolitical context, relationships, and specification of gender to emerge. The term Latin* and sequentially all iterations (a/é/i/o/u) are and will become more accepted internationally due to U.S. imperialism and neoliberal-driven globalization.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Salinas, Cristobal. "The Complexity of the "x" in Latinx: How Latinx/a/o Students Relate to, Identify With, and Understand the Term Latinx". Journal of Hispanic Higher Education. 19(2): 149–168.
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