First, in his definition, ps60s denegrates people who use the phrase; showing prejudice. He also contrasts between African-Americans and "whites"; also conveying prejudice.
Regarding the meaning, like other phrases, it has several. It is based on the context; just as the multi-use F-word. I often use it to mean that the given situation should be seen at face valus (the result), and not to be analyzed further.
“It is what it is”
First, in his definition, ps60s denegrates people who use the phrase; showing prejudice. He also contrasts between African-Americans and "whites"; also conveying prejudice.
Regarding the meaning, like other phrases, it has several. It is based on the context; just as the multi-use F-word. I often use it to mean that the given situation should be seen at face valus (the result), and not to be analyzed further.