do Mexicans feel more latin or more indigenous ?
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Seems like you are using the term "latin" in the old and original context, that is, someone with roman heritage or to be more particular, someone from Lacio. If the average mexican used the term with that meaning, it's very likely he'd be wrong.\n\nAnyway, the meaning of the term "latino" (latin), as used today in Latin-america, means someone who's born in a country with a language derived from latin. You can check that meaning in the dictionary of the Real Academy of the Spanish Language, it has other meanings as well and it all depends the context and region where it’s used.\n\nSo, when someone "happily" claim to be "latin" (a mexican in this case), means his/her roots are in a country where the native language is a romance language and I can tell you that's the usual way the term is used among mexicans. I live among "latins" and they claim to be that, they don't claim to be full (or half) blooded italians, they'd usually recognize themselves as mestizos from a racial point of view.\n\nSo, when someone is looking for a "latin" look, it'd be good to know what he means by a "latin" look, since different meanings are accepted in the spanish language. Antonio Banderas, as far as I remember, has usually played characters that imply a spanish heritage.\n\nMy feelings is that sometimes the meanings of the term “latin” are ignored, and when the meaning taken is that used centuries ago, the results can be very misleading. The problem I find is the different meanings of the word are sometimes ignored. I wouldn't be surprised that a mexican denied that italians are "latins" just by ignorance of the other meanings of the word. I think what's important is to know exactly how the term is used by the speaker and in what context it's used rather than taking the word as it had only one meaning.\n\nThose are my feelings as a mexican that happens to have some italian heritage (apart from spanish and arabic) and is aware about how his mexican pals use the word "latin".
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What????\n  I am mexican, i live in mexico, we are very different from the chilean culture, our music is different, our costumes, our food, the spanish accent is different.  The only thing in common is the language, but we have different accents.  The cities are different. All the America Latina  contries are different, except for the spanish ( but we all have differents meaning words)....\nIs like say, what's the different between england culture and usa culture??
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No, People from Mexico are Mexicans.  People from Central America are of various nationalities, depending on which Central American country they live in.  It's true they're all Hispanics, but beyond that, they've got few similarities.
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Yes, they are nations of immigrants. There is no difference.\n\nBy the way, the Incas were in what nowadays is Peru and Bolivia, not in Mexico and they were defeated by Pizarro, not Cortez.\n\nThey were many different kinds of Native Americans in Mexico when the Spaniards arrived, but the ones in control were Aztecs. The other important civilization which remains may be found in Mexico nowadays were the Mayans.
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No, but you may be more curious in the future. I'm not Mexican, but LOVE the culture. Enjoy being an American.
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i like the mexicans that i have met.
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Spaniards are kinda dark but way lighter than Latin Americans and better looking (Spanish girls have beautiful features).\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_people
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Well, I'm white.  My husband is from El Salvador.  And to be honest, we are ignorant.  Before I met my husband, I thought all hispanics were Mexican.  We (meaning I) don't really pay attention to the different countries in Central America...to us it's all the same.  When I met my husband, he made sure that I didn't call him 'Mexican' - and he educated me on that topic.  \nBut, we don't mean any offense by it, we just are not educated about it.  The word Mexican to us means hispanic.\nBy the way, we are not WASPS - at least us white people don't mean any offense when we say what we say, but just because most of us are ignorant doesn't make us stupid...or WASPS.  Maybe if you had a better attitude to us you would get more positive reinforcement with us.
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I AM MEXICAN AND SORRY TO SAY IT BUT YES...
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Mexico has a small, elite aristocracy, a small middle class and a massive working class.  \n\nOver the past several decades, the massive working class has grown to the point that it is upsetting the elite class...therefore they encourage their most downtrodden or their criminal element to migrate to America...They make them feel good by telling them they will always be "Mexican".  Bull............however...makes the deportees (illegals) feel loyalty to  them while getting the boot.  This works well in case Mexico needs to use the illegals as a means of retaking America.  AZTLAN...look it up.\n\nVoila'....they NOW keep a good balance of power.  Not too many poor, as  too many may incite rioting and government takeover.  Just enough to keep things rolling right along and to keep a good slave labor force.\n\nAND we get to take care of the people they are finished with.
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not all mexicans are pure indian. some mexicans are like, the indegenous ones that have absolutely NO spanish in them.\n\nbut the majority of mexicans have spanish and indian roots.\nbut not all of them are pure indian...trust me. lol.
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I find it interesting that you say that "Americans" are the ones calling mexicans latinos. I don't know any "Americans" that do. Actually, I find that most mexicans, especially the younger ones, call themselves "Latino" or "Latina".
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I don't think being half Mexican makes one bit of difference. You are what you live.\n\nIf you are living in an environment  with a strong cultural influence it is only natural that your children would be fully immersed in it. If it is a life that makes you happy, why shouldn't it be just as good, if not better, for your children than some other culture with its own traditional values?\n\nIf you are concerned that they need to learn how to be a part of the other side (Your cultural heritage) too, then make the effort to allow them to experience it. \n\nCross-cultural experience is good for children. If exposed to both regularly at an early age, it lets them grow up to be more adaptable, multilingual (ideally) and to actually have more opportunity in life because they are comfortable in all kinds of cultures and situations. \n\nToo many people only experience one culture and tend to think it is the only 'right' way to be. Often, they don't even realize that different groups of folks behave and look at things very differently. Misunderstandings arise from this sort of ignorance. I think your children are lucky for the opportunity to have both in their lives.
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Im mexican myself----I know what if feels to be hated---knowing that we are the hardest working --- I believe that no one should be hated and there are bad mexicans and good ones as there is in every race.  But again we cant change that---but im proud to say that 'IM MEXICAN AND PROUD OF IT"!!!
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sounds mexican or italian..
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The most decent Latin Americans are like the most decent of any other nationality - those who work hard, respect others, are not bigoted like some of the people who answer these questions, maintain a sense of community and abide by the law, and who do not let the government, or small-minded people, or other bullying types, push them around or make them feel small.\n\nAs for intelligence, that's always good for a laugh - many highly intelligent people are utterly moronic about any number of things.
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yes, the majority of mexicans are indeed mestizos. my parents are mexicans (also mestizos), which would make me a mestizo as well, regardless if i was born in the USA or in some other country besides Mexico.\nbut i was born in the USA so i do consider myself to be mestizo because my parents are. \ni hope this answers your question.\ntake care.