Title: Real Talk: Should We Just Stop Using the Word 'Latinx?' | BeLatina
Headings: Real Talk: Should We Just Stop Using the Word ‘Latinx?’
Real Talk: Should We Just Stop Using the Word ‘Latinx?’
What is Latinx?
So, What’s the Debate Around Latinx?
What is the Solution?

Content: While they are not arguing against gender-inclusive terminology, they feel that the use of Latinx is “a misguided desire to forcibly change the language we and millions of people around the world speak, to the detriment of all.” They continue to say, “this is a blatant form of linguistic imperialism — the forcing of U.S. ideals upon a language in a way that does not grammatically or orally correspond with it.” Another argument against the use of Latinx is that not all people of Latin American descent can be grouped into one cultural identity. There are Puerto Ricans, Colombians, Mexicans, Cubans, Dominicans… Hispanics often identify in terms of their nationality, so why do we need a pan-ethnic term that attempts to create a de-racialized identity and group different cultures together. And of course there is the debate between generations, where older more conservative generations of Hispanics feel that Latinx is an elitist term that aims to erase cultural history and traditional gender roles. To replace the cultural terms of Latino and Latina is to disrespect and disregard the generations that came before us. Some argue that this new terminology focuses too much on gender roles and inclusion, and not enough on the cultural, social and political issues facing Latinos in this country. But for those who are non-binary, the term Latinx helps them feel seen. It gives them a way to define their ethnicity and their heritage, and to embrace their rich culture without sacrificing their gender identity, or even having to address their gender identity. They are not male or female;