School District Bans Terms That Demean Indigenous Mexicans

The Los Angeles Times reports that Oxnard is trying to ban the use of "Oaxaquita" and "inditos" in its school district.

Mexicans have traditionally used the terms to disparage indigenous peoples--particularly Oaxacans.

The use of the term in schools, some argue, reproduces racism and discrimination and is a form of bullying.

The district has passed a resolution prohibiting the derogatory terms and created an anti-bullying committee.

Should a similar ban happen in Los Angeles where indigenous Mexicans and their descendants are a growing part of the population?

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