03-06-2016, 02:50 AM
(03-06-2016, 02:39 AM)bfine32 Wrote: I've never been anything but white. I'm not sure I've ever had a "leg up" because I am so. I suppose if enough people told me I did have such a privilege I would believe it. Similarly if enough people told me I was at a disadvantage; there's a good chance I'd believe that as well.
As for me: I don't dwell on either. It is said: The greatest trick the Devil ever played was making folks believe he doesn't exist. I think many racists follow this M.O.
I have been saying something similar to this for a while.
That the perception that people have is influenced by what they are told. Get something told to you repeatedly then it must be true, right?
As I have said before, there is Black Privilege, Asian Privilege, Hispanic Privilege, Middle Eastern Privilege and so on. I refuse to acknowledge mine, until everyone else starts acknowledging theirs.
TBPH- I actually don't care if anyone acknowledges their privilege, I just want them to shut up about mine. As if I should be have something to be ashamed of while completely ignoring the advantages given to others and making them feel like they are entitled to their privileges.
