White Society

Definition

White society refers to the dominant culture and social structure of the European settlers in America, particularly during the late nineteenth century. It encompasses the values, norms, and institutions that were established by white Americans.

Related terms

Assimilation: Assimilation is a process through which minority groups adopt the customs, language, and values of the dominant culture in order to become more like them.

Cultural hegemony: Cultural hegemony refers to the dominance of one cultural group over others within a society, where their beliefs and practices become widely accepted as 'normal' or superior.

Indian Boarding Schools: Indian boarding schools were educational institutions established during this period with an aim to assimilate Native American children into mainstream white culture by separating them from their families and suppressing their native languages and traditions.