Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15 and is a chance for us to highlight the achievements, contributions, and diverse cultures within Hispanic communities.

Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time to recognize how different cultures construct identity, experience discrimination, participate in politics, and build support systems.

At Sage, we believe social science research is essential in understanding how to define communities that are undefinable by any one category. The curated resources below from Social Science Space are not meant to be exhaustive, but a starting point as these ongoing celebrations of and conversations about Hispanic and Latino communities in the U.S. continue.

Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Collection

This curated and detailed collection examines the nuances and challenges of forming Hispanic and Latino identities. Why do people prefer one name over another? What does that mean for how they navigate the world? How can these identities, when claimed, continuously change over time? These are just some of the questions researchers explore in this collection.

Statistics on Hispanic Population Obscured By Census Data

The article highlights the diversity and history of Hispanic and Latine populations across the Americas, emphasizing the evolution of census data collection to better reflect this diversity. However, despite its efforts, the U.S. Census still has challenges in accurately capturing the multifaceted identities of its growing Hispanic population. This oversight affects various sectors, from education and healthcare to politics. Recognizing this diversity is not only a matter of representation but also offers valuable insights into various societal challenges.

A Look At The Terminology Behind Hispanic Heritage Month

When did the U.S. Census Bureau introduce the “Hispanic” category? Why did the term “Latino” become popular? How did “Latinx” originate? Evolving language highlights the critical role of social scientists in guiding discussions about identity.