proapartheid

The term "proapartheid" refers to an individual or group that supports the policies and ideology of apartheid. Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994. This system classified inhabitants into racial groups, primarily white, black, coloured, and Indian, and enforced strict segregation in housing, education, employment, and public facilities.

Supporters of apartheid, often referred to as proapartheid individuals or movements, believed in the inherent superiority of the white minority and advocated for the preservation of white rule and privilege. They argued that apartheid was necessary to maintain order, prevent racial conflict, and preserve distinct cultural identities, although critics universally condemned these justifications as a pretext for oppression.

The proapartheid stance was primarily held by the National Party government and its supporters in South Africa. Internationally, support for apartheid was limited, and the system faced widespread condemnation from the United Nations, many governments, and human rights organizations. Resistance to apartheid was significant both within South Africa and globally, leading to international sanctions and political pressure that ultimately contributed to its dismantling. The term "proapartheid" is generally used in a negative context, signifying endorsement of a system widely considered a crime against humanity.