#nosabo

 

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Debate has been struck on multiple media platforms such as TikTok. (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT86jUoFu/)

The hashtag #nosabo #nosabokids has gathered roughly over 600-400 million views altogether. It has even gone on to influence a game called Yo Sabo. (https://www.yosabothegame.com/shop/p/yosabo)


So what is the debate and what does no sabo mean?

No sabo is an incorrect way of saying I don't know in Spanish the correct translation is no se. This incorrect wording has become a recognizable trend among many especially young Latinos who are not fluent in Spanish. The debate has been drawn up among many young Latino Americans, between those who speak fluent Spanish versus those who do not. Those who do not speak proper Spanish have been labeled “No Sabo Kids”. Which has led many non-fluent Latinos to label this nickname as discriminatory and bullying.


Non-fluent Spanish speakers have argued that they have been victimized not only by their Latino counterparts but by Americans as well. Their argument stands that there is a violent history against speaking Spanish. Many older generations were reprimanded for speaking Spanish, even beaten at schools such as in California or Texas. Many parents also feared that their children would be discriminated against and chose to not teach their children Spanish. Many have noted that assimilation has played a major role in their lack of fluency


On the contrary spanish speakers argue that its non-harmful teasing labeling as part of the culture. Many also have reprimanded parents saying that they are ignorant for denying their children the ability to learn Spanish. That by denying the language they are feeding into past violent history that refused to let people speak Spanish that if anything they are doing more harm than good. Many argue that denying their children from speaking Spanish is denying them of their cultural and racial identity.


So what is your stance on the debate?


Comments

  1. Alex ArmstrongSeptember 26, 2023 at 7:08 AM

    This is a very good summary of the #nosabo debate, especially considering how complicated it is and how it affects culture. I like how you told both sides of the story in a fair way, pointing out the larger historical context and deep-seated feelings behind the issue. Language and culture change over time in a complicated and multifaceted way, especially in communities where people move from one place to another. Your insight into the problem of identity and blending in that young Latinos face is both helpful and makes me think.

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