Definition:
Ku Klux Klan’s white hood is a symbol associated with the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist hate group in the United States of America.
Etymology:
The Ku Klux Klan takes its name from the Greek word “kuklos,” meaning “circle,” and the English word “clan,” reflecting the group’s vision of unity and brotherhood among its members. The term “hood” comes from the Old English “hōd,” meaning a head covering.
Description:
Ku Klux Klan members often wore white robes and hoods to conceal their identities while engaging in acts of racial violence, intimidation, and terrorism, particularly against African Americans and other minority groups.
Symbolism:
The KKK hood symbolizes racism, white supremacy, and hate. It is associated with the terrorizing activities of the Klan, including lynchings, beatings, and other forms of violence against African Americans, Jews, Catholics, immigrants, and other minorities. The anonymity provided by the hood was intended to instill fear and protect the identities of the perpetrators.