Discussion on the relatability and privileges of basketball star Caitlin Clark
Legal analyst Sunny Hostin on 'The View' suggested that basketball star Caitlin Clark is more relatable because she is white. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg highlighted Clark's impressive achievements and criticized the notion of attributing success to race. Hostin discussed the challenges faced by women in basketball and acknowledged privileges such as white privilege and pretty privilege.
Key Points
- Success should be attributed to accomplishments, not race
- Acknowledging existing privileges in society is important
- Discussion on the impact of relatability in sports
Pros
- Highlighting the achievements of Caitlin Clark
- Raising awareness about challenges faced by women in basketball
Cons
- Suggesting that Caitlin Clark's relatability is tied to her race and appearance
- Bringing up the concept of privileges like white privilege and pretty privilege