3 definitions by s. beyet
The social acceptance of prejudice against White ethnics, when intolerance against non-White minorities is regarded as unacceptable.
Mr. Jones has respectable bigotry against Polish immigrants as demonstrated by his polish jokes bandied about in a whay that anti-Black humor is not.
by s. beyet June 9, 2005
The denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or for other arbitrary reasons.
A Japanese American who is promoted to a management position may still be a victim of discrimiation if he or she had been passed over for years because of corporate reluctance to place an Asian American in a highly visible position. ISBN: 0130418692
by s. beyet June 9, 2005
Beliefs and policies favoring native-born citizens over immigrants.
By the 1850's, nativism became an open political movement pledged to vote only for "native" Americans, to fight Catholicism, and to demand a 21-year naturalization period. (pg, 108,ISBN:0130418692)
by s. beyet June 9, 2005