This is a glossary for terms and phrases found in intersectional concepts within the United States. These terms may be used in academia, protologisms, or neologisms in the United States, especially in politically active communities, that emphasize sociological issues. A dictionary by Luis Albert Rosales.
Defining the Terms and Phrases
Below you will find definitions for these terms and phrases.
black fragility
noun
1. the defensive behavior of black people when confronted by opposing discussions and arguments about racial identities and racial dynamics outside of the Black American experience, especially in moments where they feel vulnerable, marginalized, or invalidated by other ethnic minorities of a similar or the same race.
Example: "Black fragility is common when non-American minorities discuss racial matters with black people who are blinded by blackness."
racial-cultural exclusivity
noun
1. a social phenomenon where racial groups create exclusive environments or communities that prioritize their cultural traditions, beliefs, and practices, while deliberately excluding others who are not of the same race.
2. a belief that certain racial or cultural groups should maintain distinct social, cultural, or geographic separation from others, often to preserve unique cultural identities or perceived racial purity.
Example: “Black Americans practice racial-cultural exclusivity when they say white people cannot say certain words, wear certain clothes or hairstyles because they are not black.”
