respectability politics
[ ri-spek-tuh-bil-i-tee pol-i-tiks ]
noun(used with a singular or plural verb)
a set of beliefs holding that conformity to prescribed mainstream standards of appearance and behavior will protect a person who is part of a marginalized group, especially a Black person, from prejudices and systemic injustices: Black respectability politics embraces the illusion of a level economic playing field.Respectability politics place blame on groups already hindered by discrimination.
Origin of respectability politics
1First recorded in 1995–2000
- Also called pol·i·tics of re·spect·a·bil·i·ty .
Words Nearby respectability politics
- resources
- resp.
- respawn
- respect
- respectability
- respectability politics
- respectable
- respectant
- respecter
- respectful
- respecting
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