Blaxploitation (Noun)
Meaning
The exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The film's portrayal of black characters as pimps and gangsters was criticized as perpetuating blaxploitation.
- The 1970s were marked by a surge in blaxploitation films that capitalized on African American stereotypes.
- Critics argue that the movie industry's reliance on blaxploitation films helped to reinforce racist attitudes.
- The actor refused to accept roles that he felt were blaxploitation, opting instead for more nuanced and complex characters.
- The rise of blaxploitation films in the 1970s was seen as a manifestation of the film industry's failure to provide opportunities for black actors and filmmakers.