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How does the term "Latino" group people together? - Group of people tied together by language,cultural values and practices,similar histories in the U.S. and lastly public policies. What is Latino consciousness? - Three components: ---Group identification as a Latinx ---An assessment of Latinx's group status in American society ---Orientation toward collective action on behalf of the Latinx community If Latinxs have those 3 components, they are more engaged politically and civically. Anti-immigration/"nativity" attitudes are good motivation for political activity. ------------ Latinxs know someone who is or is undocumented Latinas have higher rates of advocating for the maintenance of "Latino cultural practices" (voting issues, seeking naturalization, and not identifying as "American") Group consciousness + ethnic group-specific consciousness = strengthens sense community and motivates people to act/address needs, concerns, and conditions of Latinos. What is pan-ethnicity? - Putting people from different ethnic backgrounds into a race that serves a political purpose / using broader terms.