Whitewashing
Whitewashing is a term with several related meanings. Literally, it refers to the application of whitewash—a lime-based paint or plaster—on surfaces such as walls, fences, or barns. Historically used for cheap, breathable protective coating, whitewash is easy to apply and can brighten a surface while concealing imperfections. In this sense, whitewashing remains common in agricultural and rural architecture, and in some urban settings.
Metaphorically, whitewashing describes the act of presenting something in a more favorable, sanitized, or racially homogeneous
In historiography, journalism, and public relations, whitewashing denotes efforts to downplay or conceal harmful actions, injustices,
Response to whitewashing includes advocacy for diverse casting, inclusive storytelling, and transparent historical documentation, as well