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Young People of Color Tell YPulse Which Identifying Terms They Prefer

We asked Gen Z and Millennials what terminology they prefer when talking about their race or ethnicity…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Mar 9 2023
North America

KEY TAKEAWAYS

With so many different terms being used by different groups and sources, YPulse asked Gen Z and Millennials what language they prefer to talk about race and ethnicity
People of color is the most preferred term for young people who are not White
Young people of different demographics have different preferences for identifying their race and ethnicity

Gen Z and Millennials are the most diverse generations to date. Gen Z especially is reported as even more diverse than the older gen; U.S. Census data shows they are the diversity tipping point—the first gen to be more than half people of color. And as YPulse reports on the values and behaviors of young people of color, we strive to use the most inclusive and appropriate language possible when talking about them. But there’s a mix of views on which race and ethnicity terminology best suits different populations, so for our recent Representation in Action report, we let Gen...