blax·ploi·ta·tion (bl k sploi-t  sh n)n. A genre of American film of the 1970s featuring African-American actors in lead roles and often having antiestablishment plots, frequently criticized for stereotypical characterization and glorification of violence. While African-American filmmakers were substantially involved in making early movies in this genre, their participation in subsequent productions was minimal. [Blend of black and exploitation.] |
blaxploitation [ˌblæksplɔɪˈteɪʃən]
n
(Performing Arts) a genre of films featuring Black stereotypes
[from bla(ck) + (e)xploitation]
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| Noun | 1. | blaxploitation - the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies) using, victimisation, victimization, exploitation - an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization" |
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