Rita Moreno

I knew what my scripts would say before I opened them: 'Enter Conchita.' I played handmaidens, Indian squaws, and Mexican dancers.

Puerto Rican Actress

That explains how I got the name Conchata. It was the name of an Apache squaw in the book mother was reading.

The word 'squaw' is considered derogatory and should be avoided in contemporary language.

Originally used by Algonquian speakers, 'squaw' has been ingrained in historical texts but now viewed as outdated.

Some old Western movies and books use 'squaw' to describe Native American women, reflecting an older cultural perspective.