The supposed intuitive awareness of a common heritage shared by members of a race or culture; (emotional) awareness of one's own race as a distinct ethnic group.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Atlantic Monthly.
Definition of race consciousness in US English:
race consciousness
noun
The supposed intuitive awareness of a common heritage shared by members of a race or culture; (emotional) awareness of one's own race as a distinct ethnic group.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Atlantic Monthly.