Respectability politics

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Respectability politics strategy where marginalized groups adopt mainstream (dominant) cultural norms to counteract stereotypes and gain social acceptance. This often involves policing behaviors, appearances, or identities within the group to align with what is deemed "respectable" by the dominant society.

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