White Privilege?

[Sociopathicsteelerfan]

(01-07-2019, 09:43 PM)jj22 Wrote: It's a bad term, and doesn't do the concept much justice. I understand the pushback. It sounds provocative. Bad and unjust things can happen to everyone no matter the race.

But to the original example of the thread, it's theory at it's purest form. I don't think Obama would or could get away with what Trump is/has. I don't think Michelle could have had Melania's background, and been revered as a black women, a role model, by the majority of Americans.  I think if Obama acted like Trump it would have been a blow to the progress of breaking stereotypes of African Americans. Especially as it relates to hopes of a Presidency again.

They had the weight of a race on their shoulders and I don't think the actions of Trump trickles down like that as it relates to the perception, stereotypes, and overall ethics of a group of people. A minority group of people. And that for the majority is a Privilege. One they may never understand.

For the record I believe the same thing about the first women President. Whoever she may be. Regardless of party. As a minority group. If all hell break lose under her, it'll be the last time we'll see a women as President in awhile.

So it's not "white privilege" per se. It's majority privilege. It just so happens to be the majority race is "white". That's the best I can offer on my beliefs on the whole thing. And I'll let it go.

Maybe Trump broke those barriers. And now any race, or gender can act a fool in the White House! His lasting legacy and campaign promise of healing a nation.

This is a well put and cogent post.  However, I feel compelled to point out that women are not a minority.