[6] Gender-inclusive vocabulary is becoming more popular, which is a reflection of larger cultural shifts toward tolerance and acceptance of different gender identities.
Latinx's main use is in the United States and in academia,[3][8][11][13] and the increasing number of people identifying as non-binary and seeking terms that affirm their gender identities are some of the reasons as to why Latine is gaining attention and use.
[7][14] Although just 3% of Hispanic Americans said they used Latinx in a 2020 Pew Research Center survey, younger generations are becoming more aware of gender-neutral alternatives like Latine.
[11][16] The interconnectedness of the Latina identity was highlighted by these demonstrations, which frequently addressed concerns of gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and language decolonization.
[16] In 2019, The Washington Post published an article that details the effects that the usage of gender-inclusive language had on Spanish-speaking populations after a young teenager spoke in a television interview.