The term “third-world uncle” used in the criticism is particularly telling. It speaks to a deeper racial and cultural bias that still exists in many Western societies. The term “third world” itself has been largely discredited as an outdated and pejorative way to refer to developing countries. Yet, it’s still used by some as a way to demean and delegitimize immigrants or people of color.
Ramaswamy, who made his fortune in biotech before venturing into politics, has often been touted as the American Dream personified. Born to Indian immigrants, he went on to attend prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Yale Law School. Yet despite his impressive credentials, his critics continue to question his place in American society, pointing to any small misstep as evidence of his “outsider” status. Continue reading…
