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WHITE BACKLASH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase White Backlash.

White Backlash - as a noun

Backlash by white racists against black civil rights advances

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whitelash

Example Sentences

"The civil rights movement in the 1960s sparked a white backlash among some conservative Americans."
"The election of the first Black president led to a white backlash among certain segments of the population."
"The police shooting of an unarmed Black man resulted in a white backlash against the Black Lives Matter movement."
"The increasing diversity in schools and neighborhoods often triggers a white backlash from individuals who fear losing their privileged status."
"Media coverage of racial issues often stirs up a white backlash, particularly among those who reject discussions of systemic racism."
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