Respectability politics is a strategy where marginalized groups conform to mainstream norms to gain acceptance and social advancement. Coined by Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, it focuses on individual behavior reform for broader structural change. Privileged members adopt dominant culture norms for group progress. The concept is critiqued in race studies, social movements, and critical theory, emphasizing its impact on African American women.

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