thenewapartheidism

The term "thenewapartheidism" is a neologism used to describe a perceived contemporary phenomenon that draws parallels to the historical system of apartheid in South Africa. It is not an officially recognized academic or political term. Proponents of this concept argue that certain modern societal structures, policies, or ideologies exhibit characteristics similar to apartheid, such as systemic discrimination, segregation, or the unequal distribution of power and resources based on group affiliation.

The specific groups and policies identified as examples of "thenewapartheidism" vary widely depending on the context and the individual using the term. These discussions often arise in the context of social, economic, or political inequalities, and the term is employed to highlight what some see as an emerging or persistent form of group-based injustice. Critics of the term often point out that historical apartheid was a legally codified system of racial segregation and oppression, and argue that applying the term to contemporary situations may trivialize the severity of that historical reality or inaccurately characterize current social dynamics. The use of "thenewapartheidism" is therefore often a subject of debate and is generally found in informal discourse or opinion pieces rather than formal academic literature.