3/2/09

What privileges have I had based on my race, ethnicity, gender, and economic status?

I have been learning all about my many privileges in my multicultural class lately. It's called White Privilege. Basically, because I am white I get certain privileges simply, because of my skin color. The number one privilege I have that comes with my race is that I don't have to think about race. That may sound like a wierd comment but it's true. I don't walk into the grocery store and think I'm white or no one else looks like me. But most people of other races do have to think about that and they can't get it out of their minds. White people are also usually given the benefit of the doubt. People typically view whites as honest and are more skeptical of other races.