White pride is a term used primarily in the United States to denote a celebration of the heritage of persons of "White-European" racial identity[1]—though generally to the exclusion of homosexuals and Jews, as well as certain other individuals and groups. The term is highly controversial, as many believe it implies racism[2]; indeed, it was coined[citation needed] and is used as a slogan by a number of white supremacist organizations.[3]
Advocates of white pride argue that white people should be recognized as a cohesive and legitimate cultural group, with the right to advance policies of interest to themselves as such. They often claim that there exists a cultural double standard[4] in which only certain ethnicities are permitted to openly have pride in their heritage, and that white pride is not inherently racist, being roughly analogous to black pride or gay pride, for example.[5] According to a University of Minnesota study, 77% of white Americans believe "their race has a distinct culture that should be preserved." [6]
However, opponents of white pride argue that movements like black pride and gay pride represent affirmations of self-worth and solidarity on the part of oppressed minorities — whereas "white pride" represents an attempt to reinforce the very hierarchies that gave rise to that oppression. Several anti-racist organizations have argued that ideas like white pride and "white nationalism" exist merely to provide a sanitized public face for white supremacism.[7]
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