It is by no means a new concept. The term originates from a century or two ago when being able to "pass" as white meant you could have the same rights if you hid your ancestry well. Shit, there's even at least one famous novel about the idea. Just because you're ignorant of a concept doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
It is by no means a new concept. The term originates from a century or two ago when being able to "pass" as white meant you could have the same rights if you hid your ancestry well. Shit, there's even at least one famous novel about the idea. Just because you're ignorant of a concept doesn't mean it doesn't exist.