The tern "Hispanic," created in 1970 by the U.S. government, groups together people from, or with ancestors from, 21 Central and South American countries that were once former colonies of Spain. Now people from these countries must identify as "Hispanic." This speaks to dynamics underlying

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The term "Hispanic" was created by the U.S. government to categorize people from Spanish-speaking countries in a way that was not chosen by the individuals themselves, making it an example of involuntary ethnicity.

The Tern "Hispanic," Created in 1970 by the U