| a policy of relationship between whites and blacks involving a benevolent but patronizing attitude on the part of the whites and a willingly submissive attitude on the part of the blacks. |
Uncle Tom·ism  (tŏm'ĭz'əm)  n. Offensive Deferential, subservient behavior and attitudes believed characteristic of an Uncle Tom: "Some will seek 'status' through renewed acquiescence and Uncle Tomism" (Alvin F. Poussaint). |
