In many countries, members of the dominant ethnic or racial group tend to favor other members of their own group, give them the benefit of any doubt, and take what they say more seriously. Minorities are often discounted as less important or even hostile for insisting on being treated fairly. In the United States, what do we call this discrepancy between the experiences of the dominant and the minority groups?

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This term refers to the advantages and benefits that white people experience in society due to their race, often without being aware of it. This includes the tendency for members of the dominant group to favor and give more credibility to others who share their race or ethnicity, while discounting the experiences of racial minorities.

In Many Countries, Members of the Dominant Ethnic or Racial