Commentary: What's in a name? Hispanic immigrant and refugee identity crisis: Focus on Mayas
Dados Bibliográficos
| AUTOR(ES) | |
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| AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) | , Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, United States., Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Health Center, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, United States. |
| ANO | 2015 |
| TIPO | Artigo |
| PERIÓDICO | AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples |
| ISSN | 1177-1801 |
| E-ISSN | 1174-1740 |
| EDITORA | Annual Reviews (United States) |
| DOI | 10.1177/117718011501100208 |
| ADICIONADO EM | 2025-08-18 |
| MD5 |
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Resumo
Through a review of literature, this examination of key aspects of Mayan history illustrates the etymology of the designation 'Hispanic' to describe a diverse multitude of peoples. The uniqueness of the Mayas has historically been disregarded by the dominant culture, and even worse, efforts to eradicate their culture continue, as evidenced by the label they are given in the United States: Hispanic—a term which, literally, continues to brand them as subjects and property of the conquistadores. The purpose of this commentary is to provide caregivers and service providers some insight into the background of a group of people for whom they strive to provide assistance.