Whites' belief that everyone is equal, combined with a lack of a support for the types of public policies (e.g., affirmative action) that would reduce racial inequality, is called:

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Laissez faire racism is the belief that everyone is equal and that the government should not intervene in ensuring racial equality, including through policies such as affirmative action. This belief allows for the maintenance of racial inequality without acknowledging it, and is often held by whites who believe in color-blindness but do not actively support policies that would reduce inequality.

Whites' Belief That Everyone Is Equal, Combined with a Lack