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white backlash

/waɪt ˈbæklæʃ/

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/waɪt ˈbæklæʃ/C1formalpolitical
  • ruТермин, описывающий негативную реакцию или враждебный ответ со стороны белых людей или групп на социальный, политический или экономический прогресс, достигнутый группами меньшинств, особенно в контексте движений за гражданские права.

A term describing a negative reaction or hostile response from white individuals or groups to social, political, or economic progress made by minority groups, particularly in the context of civil rights movements.

  1. Reaction against progressC1formalamerican

    A negative reaction from white people, often in response to social, political, or economic gains made by minority groups.

    ruРеакция белого населения

    • The civil rights movement of the 1960s was met with a significant white backlash in many parts of the country.
    • Some historians argue that the election was a result of a white backlash against changing demographics.
    • The policy changes triggered a white backlash among certain voter groups.