Refers to racial inequality and white privilege, particularly in America. It directly relates to small barriers being removed or doors opened simply on the basis of race/culture. An example might be a white person accidentally runs a traffic light, and the officer gives the driver a warning, whereas if a black person accidentally ran that same light that same officer would more likely write a ticket.
by Andy Somers April 6, 2020
by Lyle Butane August 24, 2017
A term people use when they can not identify ethnic features on light skinned POC because they perceive POC in stereotypes. When a POC does not fit into those stereotypes, they are lumped with white people, because the person calling them white passing perceives whiteness as the ‘norm’ or default.
Person 1: Alyssa, you’re white passing.
Person 2: No, I’m mixed. You’re just chronically online and racist.
Person 2: No, I’m mixed. You’re just chronically online and racist.
by encantador January 9, 2022
Someone who is biracial, but is mostly recognized as white, and reaps the benefits of white privilege
“I am a person of colour, because my father is (even though my mother isn’t). Though my appearance gives me privileges my father doesn’t based off of our appearances.I am a White Passing person of colour”
by kermittthefrrog July 4, 2018
when a biracial person with one caucasian parent appears to be of only caucasian descent if you do not know about their racial background
by dumdristig December 20, 2017