Latino Literature (Racial and Ethnic Relations in America)
At Issue
The term “Latino” includes a diversity of ethnic, racial, national, and cultural groups, with historic, economic, and social differences. However, these groups all share the use of the Spanish language. One of the most productive literary periods for Latinos began as a result of the cultural and political awakening that took place in the 1960’s.
Two literary groups have been recognized: the native Hispanic and the migrated Hispanic. The definition for “migrated” and “native” are problematic, especially when dealing with Puerto Ricans, but both...
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