Terminationism

The belief/fallacy that a change in how a group of people is recognized or protected legally eliminates all social inequities/inequalities attached to that groups socioeconomic status, history, and image within cultural subconscious. Originates from the termination act of 1953, which removed the recognition of Native Americans in as a legal entity in the united states.

"Liberals are so out of touch with reality -- racism isn't a problem anymore because it is no longer a legal institution."

"That's Terminationism; while it is true that legal progress in civil rights has been made, there have been a few steps back. Additionally, the extremes of institutionalized racism have unignorable generational consequences."

Terminationism by St. John of Patmos March 28, 2026