Uncle Tomism

Uncle Tomism
a policy of relationship between whites and blacks involving a benevolent but patronizing attitude on the part of the whites and a willingly submissive attitude on the part of the blacks. Also called Tomism.
[1935-40, Amer.; UNCLE TOM + -ISM]

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