"soft bigotry of low expectations" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A term used by US president George W. Bush; attributed to speechwriter Michael Gerson. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} soft bigotry of low expectations (uncountable)
  1. The practice of expecting less from members of a disadvantaged group and thus implicitly encouraging those people not to reach their full potential. Wikipedia link: George W. Bush, Michael Gerson Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): George W. Bush Related terms: racism of low expectations

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