The term white savior complex refers to the belief that white people have a responsibility or a right to save or rescue people of color from their problems or circumstances.

The white savior complex often involves a sense of superiority and a lack of awareness of one’s own privilege, and it can manifest in a variety of ways, including charitable or philanthropic efforts, missionary work, or intervention in social or political issues.

The white savior complex can have harmful consequences, including perpetuating harmful stereotypes, undermining the agency and self-determination of people of color, and contributing to a culture of paternalism and dependency.

Some critics argue that the white savior complex represents a form of colonialism or neocolonialism, in which white people attempt to impose their own solutions or values on people of color without fully understanding or respecting their cultures or experiences.