Way back when, during the time of the Spanish conquest, Mexicans were referred to by many different names, some of which were actually endearing. However, as time went on, some of these names took on a more negative connotation, and were used to degrade and marginalize the Mexican people. It's a pretty complex topic, but stick with me, because it's about to get fascinating!
One of the most well-known offensive names is probably the "W" word (you know the one I'm talking about...). But did you know that this word actually originated from a Native American word, and was later adopted by Spanish colonizers? It's a wild story, full of twists and turns, and it's actually pretty eye-opening to learn about the history behind it!
