Latino, Hispanic or national identity The Office of Management and Budget has stated that the new term should be, indeed, Hispanic or Latino because the usage of the terms differs—Hispanics is commonly used in the eastern portion of the United States, whereas Latino is commonly used in the western portion.

Should I say Latino Hispanic?

A 2020 Pew Research Center survey found that only 23% of US adults who self-identified as Hispanic or Latino had heard of the term Latinx. Of those, 65% said that the term Latinx should not be used to describe them, with most preferring terms such as Hispanic or Latino.

Why do employers ask about Hispanic or Latino?

Employers that receive federal funding, such as public universities, ask about a job applicants race and ethnicity, including whether or not he is Hispanic or Latino, to prove that they are not violating federal laws against workplace discrimination.

Why do jobs ask if youre a veteran?

The data allows companies to measure the results of their veteran recruiting efforts. This requirement is to ensure that companies doing business with the government are not discriminating against veterans or protected veterans and that theyre taking active steps to recruit and hire them.

What is my race if I am Hispanic or Latino?

Ethnicity Categories Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. The term, Spanish origin, can be used in addition to Hispanic or Latino.

Do I have to tell my employer I was in the military?

Prior Active Duty Disclosing your military affiliation and military experience is pretty much required if you plan on using the experience for career progression. Whether you have four or 20+ years of service, your support for the country counts as career experience, and you should be proud of it.

How do I know if Im a protected veteran?

You are a “protected veteran” under VEVRAA if you belong to one of the categories of veterans described below: Recently Separated Veteran A veteran separated during the three- year period beginning on the date of the veterans discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military.

What it means to be Mexican?

1a : a native or inhabitant of Mexico. b : a person of Mexican descent. c Southwest : a person of mixed Spanish and Indian descent.