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Rather than speaking in terms of specific and distinct subgroups (Mexicans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, etc.) ‘Latino’ and ‘Hispanic’ have become the shorthand designation of choice among journalists, politicians, advertising executives, academics, and other influential elites.
— Cristina Beltrán
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About Cristina Beltrán
Cristina Beltrán is an associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University.
About Cristina Beltrán
Cristina Beltrán is an associate professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University.
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