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There are technically only three races of People. Mongoloids (Asians and Native Americans), Caucasoids, (Europeans and Arabs), and Negroids (Sub-Saharan Africans). However, Hispanic is not a race, but more of a "culture" and can be applied to any race.
This article may better help you understand my question.
www.pewhispanic.org
I have no familial or biological ties to Latin America (other than an Argentinian Cousin in Law (My cousin married an Argentine??). But I speak the language pretty fluently (more fluently than I speak my parents native foreign language), love Hispanic Food, grew up in a city that was 40% Hispanic, and am very familiar with Hispanic customs. I also love Latin Music. I've also visited 8 Spanish Speaking countries (Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Belieze, Panama, Colombia, Spain, Puerto Rico).
In summary, my exposure to Hispanic culture is just as great, if not greater, than someone who had one grandparent from Mexico. Since Hispanic is an achieved rather than ascribed status (putting P/S to good use), will Medical Schools be OK with me putting Hispanic, since mentally, my knowledge of Hispanic culture and customs is just as strong as those of other hispanics.
This article may better help you understand my question.
Who is Hispanic?
The 2020 census has drawn attention to some layers of Hispanic identity, providing details about how Hispanics view their racial identity.
www.pewhispanic.org
I have no familial or biological ties to Latin America (other than an Argentinian Cousin in Law (My cousin married an Argentine??). But I speak the language pretty fluently (more fluently than I speak my parents native foreign language), love Hispanic Food, grew up in a city that was 40% Hispanic, and am very familiar with Hispanic customs. I also love Latin Music. I've also visited 8 Spanish Speaking countries (Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, Belieze, Panama, Colombia, Spain, Puerto Rico).
In summary, my exposure to Hispanic culture is just as great, if not greater, than someone who had one grandparent from Mexico. Since Hispanic is an achieved rather than ascribed status (putting P/S to good use), will Medical Schools be OK with me putting Hispanic, since mentally, my knowledge of Hispanic culture and customs is just as strong as those of other hispanics.
