How important is speaking Spanish to Latino identity? Most Hispanics say very.
Speaking Spanish can be a source of pride for Hispanic people living in the U.S., and it’s become a means of emphasizing one’s heritage.
A Pew Research study found most U.S. Latinos speak Spanish and find mastery of the language is important to be considered Hispanic. Over half of those who don’t speak Spanish say they’ve been shamed for it by other Latinos.
Reset learns more about why language plays a key role in Hispanic culture in the United States.
GUEST: Mark Lopez, director of race and ethnicity research, Pew Research Center
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How important is speaking Spanish to Latino identity? Most Hispanics say very.
Speaking Spanish can be a source of pride for Hispanic people living in the U.S., and it’s become a means of emphasizing one’s heritage.
A Pew Research study found most U.S. Latinos speak Spanish and find mastery of the language is important to be considered Hispanic. Over half of those who don’t speak Spanish say they’ve been shamed for it by other Latinos.
Reset learns more about why language plays a key role in Hispanic culture in the United States.
GUEST: Mark Lopez, director of race and ethnicity research, Pew Research Center