A form of racism exhibited by those who think that because a minority has suffered in the past, they are immediately less capable of logic, rationality, character, and success. Someone who is paternally racist thinks that due to these perceived shortcomings, minority members need constant hand-holding and affirmation in order to make it. Paternal racists will often believe they know what's best for minorities and feel very comfortable speaking for entire minority groups. This stems from their inability to acknowledge that minority individuals are just as capable and competent as them. Paternal racism is frequently witnessed in individuals who are over-eager to prove to others how non-racist they are. Paternal racism is superficially well-intentioned, but in reality thrives on categorizing minorities as lesser beings. It perpetuates the damaging stereotype that minorities are less capable and need help for everything.
To black person: "I think it's ridiculous our professor expects you to get A's on the test. Doesn't he know how hard you guys have it?"
Black person: "Smh, paternal racism."
Black person: "Smh, paternal racism."
by Geegeege May 26, 2017
Get the Paternal racism mug.
Related Words
Puter
• Puteri
• putera
• Puteria
• Putero
• Puter cleavage
• Puter Impotent
• puter punch
• Puter-Riffic
• Puter Snatch
AKA: Wormtail
One time Tag-Along best friend to James Potter, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin. Gryffindor for God only knows what reasons. Filthy betraying piece of shit. Minion of the dark Lord Voldemort. As good as killed James and Lily Potter. Also, owes Harry Potter his life.
One time Tag-Along best friend to James Potter, Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin. Gryffindor for God only knows what reasons. Filthy betraying piece of shit. Minion of the dark Lord Voldemort. As good as killed James and Lily Potter. Also, owes Harry Potter his life.
by Charm March 19, 2004
Get the Peter Pettigrew mug.Peteranswers.com is a website that you can use to trick your friends into believing that the website can guess the answers to the questions you ask it. To use peter answers, in the petition box press the "." (period) key then type the answer of the question you are going to ask. To everyone around you it will look as if you are typing "Peter, please answer" if your answer is shorter than "Peter, please answer" then you press "." again and finish the petition (Same thing if your answer is long with Peter, please answer the following question). Then, add a colon to the end of the word "answer" (or "question" depending on how long your answer is) and type in your question! Your friends will be amazed. When they try to type in a question, Peter will say something like, "You do not believe in Peter" and won't give them an answer.
by Jeff_W January 9, 2009
Get the Peter answers mug.A man.
A man who is pure genius when it comes to putting feelings into words and music.
A man with a heart of gold who is not for sale to the highest bidder.
A man who is pure genius when it comes to putting feelings into words and music.
A man with a heart of gold who is not for sale to the highest bidder.
by Susey December 17, 2003
Get the Peter Steele mug.Peter is a handsome man and very caring,he's good for children to look up to and would make a great husband//daddy. He has a lot of family issues but doesn't show it,I love Peter.
by PrincessHollyDunn January 24, 2015
Get the Peter mug.Peter jones is a nice guy who tries to hard. He is a fuckboi, and doesn't treat his friends well. Most of the time he is funny and a good friend, but will desert you the second he thinks he has a chance of making out with someone.
by VioletSparks May 30, 2016
Get the peter jones mug.