Definitions by Bill deGrasse Nyeson
Racism of the gaps
The claim that all currently unexplained disparities between two given groups or individuals, must be caused by racism.
Inspired by the God of the gaps argument.
Inspired by the God of the gaps argument.
Titania McGrath: French-Americans average salary is lower than that of Russian-Americans. I don’t know why, so it must be because of racism.
James Lindsay: That is the «Racism of the gaps» argument.
James Lindsay: That is the «Racism of the gaps» argument.
Racism of the gaps by Bill deGrasse Nyeson June 19, 2020