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1. Thinking I may do a series of PSA’s On PRIVILEGE.
Preview:
I am a man. Society as a whole has deemed men superior for some reason. Therefore I have advantages (privleges) in this life that have nothing to do with my character or effort. (Notice I didn’t talk about money.
Preview:
I am a man. Society as a whole has deemed men superior for some reason. Therefore I have advantages (privleges) in this life that have nothing to do with my character or effort. (Notice I didn’t talk about money.
2.
My “male privilage” is not an insult. It’s a statement of fact about reality.
It’s important for me to understand my own privilege when I’m considering people not in my position.
Even though I am black and even though I am not straight, I am a man.
My “male privilage” is not an insult. It’s a statement of fact about reality. It’s important for me to understand my own privilege when I’m considering people not in my position. Even though I am black and even though I am not straight, I am a man.
3.
I don’t need to be insecure about admitting that women may not have my advantages.
My manhood is not at risk by doing so.
I can use my privilege to help elevate those who are not to a position of equality.
I don’t need to be insecure about admitting that women may not have my advantages. My manhood is not at risk by doing so. I can use my privilege to help elevate those who are not to a position of equality.
4.
It takes away nothing from my success by admitting my pathway to it may have been more difficult if I were a women. (Unless of course I felt that I am only successful because I have testicles...which is stupid).
It takes away nothing from my success by admitting my pathway to it may have been more difficult if I were a women. (Unless of course I felt that I am only successful because I have testicles...which is stupid).
5.
Similarly, white people need not feel insecure when their “white privilege is noted”.
I will brainstorm the best way to talk present this topic. Stay tuned.
Similarly, white people need not feel insecure when their “white privilege is noted”.I will brainstorm the best way to talk present this topic. Stay tuned.
