Question

what does the term \uncle tom\ mean today?

• an african american who stands up for his or her beliefs
• a white person who writes books to support slavery
• a white person who defends african americans
• an african american who serves and obeys white people

Explanation:

The term "Uncle Tom" today refers to an African American who is seen as overly subservient to White people, serving and obeying them, often in a way that is perceived as betraying the interests of their own race. Option A describes someone standing up for beliefs (not Uncle Tom), B is about a White person supporting slavery (not related), C is a White person defending African Americans (not Uncle Tom), while D matches the modern understanding of "Uncle Tom" as an African American who serves and obeys White people.

Answer:

D. an African American who serves and obeys White people