I understand the usage of "backlash" here to mean a response in the other direction. Cause: The political left begins discussing white privilege more than it d

I understand the usage of "backlash" here to mean a response in the other direction. Cause: The political left begins discussing white privilege more than it did previously Effect: The political right begins discussing their views on race more as well, in ways specifically counter to the ones raised by the left. It's a cause and effect in the opposite direction. I think abnormality implies something other than a cultural response.