What is nigritos?

The term "Nigrito" was used in the early 20th century to refer to certain groups of Southeast Asian people who were small in stature, dark-skinned, and often had curly hair. These groups included the Andamanese people of the Andaman Islands, the Semang people of Malaysia, and the Aeta people of the Philippines.

It is now recognized that the term "Nigrito" is outdated and offensive, as it is based on a racial classification system that has been debunked by modern genetic research. The groups of people formerly referred to as Nigritos are now understood to be diverse in their genetic makeup and cultural practices.

Despite the derogatory connotations of the term, the study of Nigrito peoples has played an important role in understanding human evolution and migration. The isolated location of many Nigrito groups has preserved ancient cultural practices and genetic markers, providing important clues about the history of human populations in Southeast Asia.