This term refers to the practice of racially mixed individuals being assigned the status of the subordinate group.

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The term referring to the practice of racially mixed individuals being assigned the status of the subordinate group is called the "rule of hypodescent." This rule states that if an individual has any amount of minority ancestry, they are classified as a member of that minority group, regardless of any other racial or cultural factors. This results in discrimination against individuals who are racially mixed and reinforces the social hierarchy based on race.

This Term Refers to the Practice of Racially Mixed Individuals