Panethnicity

Panethnicity is a way of grouping related ethnic or racial communities into a broader category based on shared cultural, historical, or geographical factors. Rather than treating each ethnicity as completely distinct, panethnicity recognizes commonalities among related groups, which can help in understanding social identities and addressing collective issues. For example, the term "Hispanic" or "Latino" groups together people from various Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and Spain, highlighting shared language and cultural ties. This concept helps in studying and advocating for diverse communities with common experiences or backgrounds.