| 单词 | respectability politics |
| 释义 | respectability politics[ ri-spek-tuh-bil-i-tee pol-i-tiks ] / rɪˌspɛk təˈbɪl ɪ ti ˌpɒl ɪ tɪks / 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. Also called pol·i·tics of re·spect·a·bil·i·ty . Origin of respectability politicsFirst recorded in 1995–2000 Words nearby respectability politicsresources, resp., respawn, respect, respectability, respectability politics, respectable, respectant, respecter, respectful, respecting Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 |
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