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 other members say more seriously. Minorities are often discounted as less important or even hostile for insisting on being treated fairly. In the United States, this is called:

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The term that best describes this phenomenon in the United States is "white privilege," which refers to the advantages and benefits that white people, as a dominant racial group, often receive in the U.S. Due to systemic racism and historical injustices, white people tend to have more access to resources, opportunities, and respect than people of color. This can manifest in various ways, including favoritism towards other white people, assumptions of competence or intelligence, and distrust or hostility towards people of color who speak out about inequality.

In Many Countries, Members of the Dominant Ethnic or Racial