Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

racism of low expectations

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: racis-m of low -ex-pec-ta-tions
IPA

44

Scrabble Score

23

Letters

6

Syllables

15

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of racial discrimination where certain racial groups are held to lower standards because of an implicit belief that they are less capable.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The West tends to respond to the social failures of Muslim immigrants with what can be called the racism of low expectations. This Western attitude is based on the idea that people of color must be exempted from “normal” standards of behavior."
"The presence of just one positive, supportive teacher who pays attention, has high expectations and nurtures a child can have a remarkable impact, even amid the routine racism of low expectations and heightened surveillance faced by Black children in contemporary schools and society."
"The pain and suffering that racism, including the unconscious and thus insidious racism of low expectations has historically caused and continues to cause, in the lives of Americans of Color […]"

Etymology

Blend of racism + soft bigotry of low expectations.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

soft bigotry of low expectations

Frequently Paired Words

soft bigotry of low expectations

Questions

What does racism of low expectations mean?: A form of racial discrimination where certain racial groups are held to lower standards because of an implicit belief that they are less capable.
Where does racism of low expectations come from?: Blend of racism + soft bigotry of low expectations.

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