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prejudice plus power

Prejudice plus power is a definition popular among white academics that defines racism as "prejudice plus institutional power". It was invented by white social scientists including Bidol-Padva and has faced criticism from writers of critical race theory. Due to how institutional racism is understood, no individual can be institutionally racist or systemically racist, so no individual can be racist using the P+P definition.

As a definition rooted in white supremacy, it assumes that power is a zero-sum game.

Also known as prejudice + power, P+P, and R=P+P.
Minorities can't be racist because we have no power! Racism is prejudice plus power, and while I am prejudiced, I don't have the systemic power to be racist.

Actually, there are multiple levels of racism including systemic racism. You can be internally and interpersonal racist, regardless of your racial identity. And P+P was literally invented by white people to hurt the Black Panthers, so cut it out.
by encantador December 23, 2021
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Plus Ultra

Catch phrase of UA High School in the anime "My Hero Academia" meaning to "Go beyond". In essence it means to be everything the world thinks you are and more. Never stop climbing, achieving, and being incredible in your own unique ways.
Either live in stagnation or grow to be something more than yourself. Plus Ultra.
by NeuroticInsanity April 19, 2017
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Raw Plus

“Raw Plus” or “Raw + “
Someone with a very strong and confident look, who always says what he really thinks without worrying about what the others might say or think of him. “A Raw +” person also has a quite big frame and ripped physique. To be a “Raw +” guy you also have to be brave.
Ex.1) That motherfucker hit me with a “Raw +” stare

Ex.2) Look at that guy, he’s definitely a “Raw Plus”
by Pietro.DS September 26, 2023
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plus comme

ultimately 'more like' but in a varying context. Works best for word substitutions.
pay tv? plus comme gay tv lololol!!1!1
Maybe? Plus comme definately.
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PLUS COMME WHAT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE MISSING!!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
by chrinarai October 28, 2008
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Macintosh Plus

One of the founding fathers of vaporwave. Also known as Vektroid. A E S T H E T I C B A B Y
>Hey man did you check out that new song by Macintosh Plus?
>Yeah, it's very A E S T H E T I C
by aidan9030 February 27, 2017
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Je t'aime...moi non plus

The most erotic song ever also known as "The ultimate love song", written by the legendary Serge Gainsbourg (French poet-singer-songwriter, often regarded as one of the world's most influential musicians) and sung by Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin, was released in 1969.
The lyrics (not vulgar or obscene) are written as an imaginary dialogue between two lovers during a sexual encounter, delivered in a breathy, suggestive style.

This explicit erotic song which featured simulated orgasm sounds by Birkin was considered too "hot", was censored in various countries except France (considered as a piece of art), it was banned from radio and TV throughout in Europe (including UK, and the so liberal Sweden) and the US, banned by the BBC and denounced by the Vatican in a public statement...This didn't stop it from reaching no. 1 in the charts in the UK and other European countries, pretty spectacular for a song in French. In the US the song made no. 69(!) in the charts
"Je t'aime...moi non plus" means "I love you... me neither"
The explanation is that the girl says "I love you" during sex, and that the man with the ridiculousness of virility, doesn't believe her so his reply is "me neither".

Phrases from the song include:

F: "Je t'aime, je t'aime, oh, oui je t'aime!" (I love you..Oh yes I love you..)

M: "Moi non plus" (Me neither)

F: "Oh mon amour...tu vas et tu viens entre mes reins...(Oh my love..you go and you come in between my ...)

M: "Comme la vague irresolue.." (Like the wave, irresolute)

F: "Tu es la vague, moi l'île nue" (You are the wave, I am the naked island)

M: "Je vais, je vais et je viens, entre tes reins, et je me retiens.." (I go, I go and I come, inside your...and I hold back..)

F: "Non! Maintenant viens!" (No! Now...Come...)

*female orgasm*

In the version of Brian Molko and Asia Argento (2003) male and female roles are inverted, giving a different interpretation of the song, referring to fellatio
by I go and I come August 20, 2009
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Jobcentre Plus

Great British institution that is usually found in most towns and cities.
Jobcentre plus offices are usually uninviting, depressing grey buildings that are responsible for getting the unemployed into work. It is staffed by patronising little tinpot dictators who think that every unemployed person is a workshy idle bum and that there are 5 jobs available for every dole claimant. They love threatening benefit sanctions for those that will not accept part time temporary agency work for national minimum wage.
The only vocabulary known to these staff is "What have you been doing to actively seek work since you last came - I must remind you that if I decide you have not been doing enough to actively seek work I will stop your benefit"
Jobcentre plus usually employs security staff and doormen to throw you out if you complain that your benefits have been sanctioned or you do not agree with a dictators decision.
Jobcentre plus is usually surrounded by chavs in their trackies smoking reefers and single teenage mothers with their kids and prams, and is generally a pretty unpleasant place to visit, as you are always made to feel guilty that you are even there in the first place.
Jobcentre plus is supposed to help you find work by offering a tailored support package to support each individual. In reality Jobcentre Plus expects you to find your own job and woe betide anyone that cant find their own job - as then you will be deemed to be in breach of your jobseekers agreement and benefit sanctions will ensue. Anyone who has their benefits sanctioned by Jobcentre Plus is then expected to steal and commit crime to be able to live.
You want to come out with us today Dave?
Nah, I've gotta go up Jobcentre Plus to get me benefits sanctioned!
by Unemployed Person April 22, 2009
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