Why Native Americans Aren't Like Latino Mestizos #indigenous #nativeamerican

What is the difference between mestizos and mestizaje? In this video I talk about the difference but cliff notes version so come to my Latino is not a race class if you want the full 2 hr class. I also talk about the difference between the Spanish colonial hierarchy and British colonial hierarchy which is what trips alot of mestizos up when their privilege doesn’t go as far in western countries that abide by the BRITISH colonial hierarchy, not the Spanish one. The Spanish racial hierarchy was mu

Mestizo identity did not come from peaceful unity or cultural harmony. It was shaped through colonization, Indigenous survival, and systemic violence in colonial Mexico. The idea of mestizaje often hides the realities of forced assimilation, erased Indigenous identity, and resilience passed down quietly. Understanding mestizo history, Indigenous resistance, and Mexican identity means confronting uncomfortable truths—not romantic myths. This history still shapes how many people see themselves tod

The Mestizos of the Americas | North, Central, South America & The Caribbean