Moreover, the assertion that white Americans ought to “think about what it must be like to not be white” also attracted backlash. Many liberals like Handler have come under fire for their remarks regarding people of color and the notion that “not being white” in America equates to victimhood or oppression.
Twitter users responded to Handler, nothing the aforementioned points:
“I have a dream one day that people will not be judged by he color if their skin, but by the content of their character.” When you talk about whiteness, clearly you have failed to see this dream through, Chelsea.
— Joe Marwil (@josephmarwil) January 15, 2018
What it must be like not to be white??? So, you’re argument is whites are superior? LOL. That’s the most passively aggressively racist thing I’ve heard since 1985.
— AstralHeat78 (@AstralHeat78) January 16, 2018
The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations
“The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations” is a term coined by former President George W. Bush during his speech at the NAACP’s 91st annual convention. During Bush’s remarks, he also noted the importance of not segregating people via low expectations. This phrase stuck with many people and therefore remains alive and well.
Liberals have moreover faced criticism from conservatives for what the latter sees as Democrats’ low expectations for minorities and non-white Americans. Many people who viewed Handler’s tweet felt as though it displayed a very condescending attitude.
