soft bigotry of low expectations

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What does soft bigotry of low expectations mean?

The practice of expecting less from members of a disadvantaged group and thus implicitly encouraging those people not to reach their full potential.

Where does soft bigotry of low expectations come from?

A term used by US president George W. Bush; attributed to speechwriter Michael Gerson.

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