Black Privilege Vs White Privilege Essay

Black Privilege Vs White Privilege Essay
White privilege is a term for societal privileges that benefit white people in western countries beyond what is commonly experienced by the non–white
people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances. For example, "white" history is taught as a core curriculum class whereas
"minority" history is taught as an elective or when white people do not have to go through their entire day wondering if the negative situations that
happen throughout the 24–hour span have racially charged undertones. White privilege can sometimes become an issue because white people may
automatically assume that "privilege" equates to being wealthy which is not the case. Having white privilege simply equates to not having to undergo
the various issues that people of color (POC) face. It is not necessarily a negative thing because one cannot help the skin they are born into but it is the
person's fault if they choose to consistently...show more content...
For example, being able to say "honky" or "cracker" but whites not being able to say the n–word or whites not being able to apply to certain
scholarships that only applies to black people. As a black girl in America I would have to disagree. The difference between white and black privilege
is that white privilege is global whereas black privilege is more national. Also, black privilege helps black people catch up to their white
counterparts not get ahead because the system IS rigged in white people's favor. Now I'm not whining about how "the man" has his boot on the
necks of the black people of America, I'm simply putting my ear to the door of a party that I and my family were not invited to. When they call it
whining and complaining, we call it being a whistle blower of a corrupt system. White privilege can affect one's social interactions, economic
occurrences, and how they are portrayed in the media. Now let's begin, shall
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White Privilege Research Paper
"I think whites are carefully taught not to recognize white privilege, as males are taught not to recognize male privilege." This statement took me
for a loop. I defiantly have no idea where this author is coming up with these ideas. I had to read a few lines down from this sentence to understand
that this is her own feelings and seems to have no facts backing her claim. To be honest, I don't even understand this statement "white privilege" or the
statement "male privilege." I have heard the terms before but really have never taken it seriously. So what is white privilege? "White privilege is the
ability for Whites to maintain an elevated status in society that masks racial inequality." (Wikipedia) So the same goes with male privilege. I

Essay On White Privilege
In the mid 1960's the term "white privilege" was used to describe the legalized prejudice that favored whites. Around the same time, when prejudice
against race was made illegal, the term "white privilege" was extended to the extralegal prejudice that was still going on. This extralegal prejudice
can be defined as "conscious social efforts to separate whites from blacks in order to preserve the old legal world of white supremacy." (Bennet)
Today the term "white privilege" has morphed, and is often used without considering all aspects of a situation.
Today the term "white privilege" assumes that people only look at skin color. This concept does not look at the whole picture but maligns people
without intending because they are bitter about what they don't understand....show more content...
They are labels that only make up half of the person. These are also labels that are not usually called to account for the things that their privileges
allows them. Here are some examples.
Pretty Privilege–
The ability to get jobs simply because you're beautiful.
Being seen as the person to be around, for social status.
To exist without being judged as ugly and not worth anything because of it.
Male Privilege–
You can be at the top of a business without the assumption you slept your way to the top.
Your decisions capabilities in general will never be questioned depending on what time of the month it is.
Heterosexuality Privilege–
Being able to be sure that your roommate, hall mates and classmates will be comfortable with your sexual orientation.
My sexual orientation is not assumed to be a product of abuse, warped or psychological confusion.
My masculinity/femininity is not challenged because of my sexual orientation
Ableist Privilege–
Being able to be a pedestrian with about being perpetually worried you might not see the stop

White Privilege in America Essay
What is privilege? What does it mean? Is privilege inherited or is it earned? As an American resident of color I've learned that privilege in this country
is something that is innate and inherited. The privilege that I speak of is that of White privilege.
There are two prominent writer/scholars who have taken the issue of white privilege to heart and have shared their expert analysis on the subject; these
authors/writer–scholars are Peggy McIntosh, a white feminist, and Beverly Tatum, an African AmericanPsychologist. McIntosh, in her article "Coming
to See Correspondences," makes excellent observations about the privilege that she has experienced just by being a white female in America. The two
most significant points made by McIntosh...show more content...
The concept of white privilege helps to highlight the hypocritical nature of the American ideologies of democracy and meritocracy. Ask yourself: Do
we live truly in a democratic system if the voices of our nation's disenfranchised people are not heard? Or are we truly a nation that functions on a
meritocratic system if every person–– regardless of socioeconomic background or race–– is not given the same opportunities for development? The
concepts of white privilege and male privilege, as used by McIntosh, are meant to unveil the hidden schemes of American ideology.
Beverly Tatum incorporates the concept of White privilege into her writing to address the fundamental issues surrounding racism. In "Defining
Racism," a chapter in Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria, Tatum defines racism as "a system of advantage based on race"
(P.6) In an accurate and inoffensive way she illustrates racism and extends it beyond the individual, placing blame on the greater American social
structure. Throughout the development of her definition she places great emphasis on the fact that racism, like sexism, is something exhibited by the
dominant group (whites/men) upon the subordinate group (people of color/women). She does this to demonstrate the structured aspect of racism as an
institutional norm and not necessarily something that is actively practiced by individuals. This approach is less offensive to whites and creates a
context for self awareness

White Privilege
The concept of racism has always been seemingly foreign to me. As well, I can sadly remember questioning whether or not white privilege exists. In
my ignorance, I questioned this in almost the exact same manner as the guy does to Professor Hunk in Ifemelu's blog post "What Academics Mean by
White Privilege. I even pondered the question the guy asks: "Why must we all talk about race..."(429). This blog offers a beautiful, understandable
explanation of what white privilege is to both gift to those who have difficulty expressing the issue with their lighter skinned friends and to educate
those who are ignorant to said issues. In its totality, this blog is very agreeable. I agree with Adichie that those who can ask "Why can't we all just get
along?"

White Privilege By Gina Crosley Summary
FIX IT –In this article is about the writer who is a poverty young white child who was not wasn't privileged as a kid. Gina Crosley grew up in the
poor of poor and was taken back when she was reading an article we have read earlier by Mcintosh about how we all have white privilege. Crosley
felt as if how someone who grew up with her certain circumstances had any White Privilege but after reading the Mcintosh article she understood.
Crosley has said, 'it's impossible to deny that being born with white skin in America affords people certain unearned privileges in life that people of
another skin color simple are not afforded". This is something that was an interesting fact to me that even a person who is less privileged than most
can see the White Privilege they still have even at the lowest of the privilege scale....show more content...
Also, this article really puzzled me for the idea of how Crosley was so able to push aside her anger and see her privilege, that kind of person is hard to
find and she was able to go to university and become educated and push past the stigma. But Crosley also goes on to talk about class and how when
Mcintosh talks about race, she could often substitute it for the word class. "The idea that any ol' white person can find a publisher for a piece is
most certainly a symptom of class privilege." I felt this statement was true and resonated with me because no matter how hard you work some may
never succeed. You need opportunity and many don't even get the chance. As an future educator, I feel that it is my job to try to help the students
along and recognized the extra attention that is needed for some children. A Question I want to ask to ask myself is do I see my White

Persuasive Essay On White Privilege
Congratulations for those of you who have won the fictitious genetic lottery imposed by society, the government, and first world countries for being
born white. The prize: the white privileges granted to us every single day; set by the racist, the profiteers, and the selfish individuals allowed to
prevail for centuries through the silence of our own fears and thinking that this was and is not our problem. The topic of white privilege has unsettled
many. Have you ever stopped to think what privileges you may take for granted everyday for having a certain shade of skin? To have a generally
"positive relationship with the police," the 'nude color' matching your own skin tone, the hotel shampoo matching your hair type and texture, seeing
people of your own race celebrated in monuments, textbooks, currency, not being followed by security personnel in stores, and to be not perceived as
a danger to the community in the media (Greenberg and Holladay). It's easy to overlook our white advantages when it's not you who is being directly
confronted, violated, and unjustly prejudiced for simply having a different colored skin. If you had a different skin tone, would these everyday
inconveniences to downright discrimination become more apparent? Since the 17th century onward, indentured servants received more rights than
Africans being protected by the crown of England. Africans brought to America were viewed as a class of untouchables, and in 1705 an African
American could get

White Privilege Sociology
White privilege is a form of structural racism where whites are routinely advantaged while producing adverse outcomes for people of color such as
Blacks and Hispanics. White privilege is a historically based system which still exists in the United States (US). In my view, white privilege system
marked the beginning of racial inequality in the US. White privilege exists in the United States and is one of the contributing factors to the injustices
people with color are facing in the US.
White privilege is a unique form of racism given its fascinating characteristic of not involving hostility. Therefore, it cannot be directly blamed on
someone (Pludo, 2015). The lack of blame does not cause any discomfort on the white persons enjoying the privileges....show more content...
For instance, in a scenario when an injustice occurs when a white is favored against a nonwhite who is in a similar situation as the white person
(same social class, same education or same job skills). Neoliberalism has partly contributed to racial inequality in the US. The concept that the free
market is the best way to organize a society greatly favors the white (Pludo, 2015). However, the social formation needs not to be considered racist.
Although efforts have been made to fight white supremacy, nonwhites continue to face injustices based on their color. The US has made efforts
towards liberal multicultural era whereby white supremacy is obscured by certain events. The election of President Obama was a step towards liberal
multicultural era (Melamed, 2011). Obama's government made efforts to empower people with color in the US.
Whites are less likely to encounter with the police compared to African Americans. African Americans are twice likely to be arrested and almost four
times likely to experience the use of force during police encounters (Costly, 2011). As stated earlier, other sociological factors need to be eliminated to
attribute the high number of Black arrests to race. Poverty is known to be a predisposing factor for criminal acts according to the strain theory of

Essay On White Privilege
The central argument expressed by Marcus is that white privilege is not a result of a political agenda as was previously stated by Tim Wise, but
rather a psychological one. He goes on to say that because the issue is not based on policy, the government cannot legislate it. He explained that,
"almost all scientific evidence produced to describe the nature of any individual based on race is bunk" also adding that, "only when everyone views
snap judgments about individuals based on race as the absurd equivalent of such judgments based on hair or eye color, will the great moral victory
over bigotry be won" (Marcus). I agree with the author that white privilege is spread by individuals and not based on policy. However, I disagree that
white privilege...show more content...
The definition of white privilege is important because some white people deny it's existence. According to Peggy McIntosh it is "an invisible
package of unearned assets, which I (Peggy McIntosh) can count on cashing in each day, but about which I was 'meant' to remain oblivious. White
privilege is like an invisible weightless knapsack of special provisions maps, passports, code books, visas, clothes, tools, and blank checks"
(McIntosh, 1988). Often times, white people sees the benefits of white privilege as those belonging to the elites, celebrities and politicians but not
to the regular working class white Americans. When in fact this privilege is bestowed upon every white person regardless of whether or not they
choose to take advantage of it. Not to say that all white people are born with silver spoons in their mouths or that they get everything handed to
them on a silver platter. The issue here is that white people enjoy certain privileges that minorities should but do not. For example, a white person
does not have to worry about getting pulled over by the police while driving a luxury car and be asked to prove ownership because of the color of
their skin. They do not worry about being followed by security while they shop for fear they might steal something. They do not have to deal
companies refusing to hire them or housing discrimination. There's a saying that one can not see the picture if he or she is in the

White Privilege Essay
White privilege as I see it is an endowment bestowed to white people affording them unearned perks and benefits based solely on their ethnicity and
race. Moreover, these perks and benefits are not a privilege yielded to minorities.
For example: According to Peggy McIntosh (1988), there were privileges that that she enjoyed due to White privilege.
"* I can be pretty sure that my neighbors in such a location will be neutral or pleasant to me.
* I can be sure that my children will be given curricular materials that testify to the existence of their race.
* If a traffic cop pulls me over or if the IRS audits my tax return, I can be sure I haven't been singled out because of my race.
*Whether I use checks, credit cards or cash, I can count on my skin color not to work against the appearance of financial reliability. * I can go into a
music shop and count on finding the music of my race represented, into a supermarket and find the staple foods which fit with my cultural traditions,
into a hair dresser's shop and find someone who can cut my hair".
As an African American female I have been the subject of all of the above, however, it was not based on white privilege it was based on me being
African American and...show more content...
Shopping in an upscale store my credit limit has been questioned; a visit to a white salon would not afford me services. Most often white stylist are
unable to style or treat African American hair due to their lack of knowledge. In the event a white client visits an African American they can receive
services due to the African American stylist having the knowledge to style and treat all hair. White privilege is a subject that all might not agree on,
however through intelligent discussion from both an African American and white perspective an understanding and clear definition of white privilege
can be

Essay On Privilege
What is privilege? Privilege is the advantages that you are given. Privilege is often taken for granted by the people who have it because they didn't
necessarily ask for it. Privilege is given to you depending on where you live, what you look like, how much money you have, what gender you are, or
even your last name. Yourrace and ethnicity have a lot to do with how you are treated in society.
Race and ethnicity can get confusing and people often use them interchangeably. They are alike because race and ethnicity share common ancestry.
But, they differ because race is a persons' physical characteristics; race can be seen in skin, hair, and eye color. Whereas ethnicity is the culture;
ethnicity is ancestry, religion, and nationality. When majority of people look the same, it can cause problems for the people who are different, the
minority.
The majority usually has preset opinions on how the minority should act, talk, or look. These opinions are called prejudices and are not fact based.
Prejudices thoughts are also sometimes called stereotypes. Prejudice and stereotypes are different from each other because a prejudice is a feeling
about a group of people, where a...show more content...
Being a white male in America, you're basically the golden egg. Men have privileges such as making more money compared to women – especially
women of color. A persons' last name could also have a lot to do with how much privilege you have. For example, I'm a waitress at Roma's Pizza in
Bethalto, Illinois I've had people come into Roma's and before tipping, they ask me what my last name is. When I tell them, I usually get a bigger
tip; my grandpa is currently on the Madison County Board for Godfrey and Alton, my other grandpa is a union leader, my mom is a teacher, and my
dad is a lawyer. My family has lived in Bethalto and the surrounding towns their entire lives – everyone knows

Persuasive Essay On White Privilege
What is white privilege? It is being wholeheartedly trusted, it is being given the benefit of the doubt, it is the sympathetic headlines reading "sick
and mentally unstable" for terrorists while Trayvon is a criminal for possessing skittles and an Arizona, it is being peacefully taken down with
beanbag pellets despite being armed when ethnic kids are killed for merely existing. White privilege is Todd with the golden retriever and gold cross
hanging from his neck getting the job while Ali with the turban and beard is given excuses as to why his MIT degree doesn't compare to Todd's
straight C's. While white privilege is almost always unconsciously executed, people still need to realize their privilege and share their opportunities
with the community of struggling immigrants. I understand that it may be hard for you to fathom not being able to afford the new Ralph Lauren polo
shirts or the new premium country club membership; but you are not struggling to stay afloat, wondering whether or not your kids can eat that night.
You get the luxury of wondering what you'll eat that night, where to go on vacation, whether or not you should buy that new vacation home, while
most can't even afford their first home or make rent for that month. With the growing instances of police brutality and uncertain political climate,
people are wondering now more than ever before, why their skin color is still able to dictate whether or not they get the job or if they get to live when
they get

Argumentative Essay On White Privilege
White Privilege? While in history there has been social and cultural segregation where people who have "white privilege" are given more of an
advantage, but I do not believe that still holds true to this day. I am not going to deny that in the past people who were white did have more
privilege then those who were of color. Although, I strongly disagree with white privilege being as prominent as some would like to believe. In
our class discussion, it was mentioned how whites still have privilege over people who are colored. To an extent and through some aspects, whites
may have have advantage. However, if people were to examine "privilege" closer it would see that colored people are more privileged then they
would like to believe. Looking at University of Northern Colorado itself, it can be seen that there are many students who have mixed racial
background. However, merely because of their race background they are given benefits that I would not because I am white. It took me aback when
I saw that there is a sorority and fraternity on this campus that was only for people who are historically black. Now if they were to have a white
sorority or fraternity on this campus too, they would be considered to be racists for not allowing people of color to join in their group. However, for
some reason it is perfectly alright to have a black sorority and fraternity. Furthermore, when looking at scholarships, it can be seen that people can get
scholarships for their race. I had a peer from my high school who was roughly the same student as I am myself, receive a scholarship just because
she is a Mexican girl. Due to the fact that I am not Mexican, I do not get a two thousand dollar scholarship for being a white girl. A friend of mine
who goes to University of Montana had a roommate Freshman year who was on a full–ride scholarship because she was partially Native American.
She did not care for her studies, did not attend to her classes or do the course work. In the end, she failed the majority of her classes. However, the
school still gave her a full–ride the following year because of her race.Being a student who cares about my education, I am disgusted that they will
fund her to attend college when she does

White Privilege Essay Examples
I am a white cisgendered, heterosexual male. I come from a middle to upper class family and live in a safe suburb with an excellent school system.
My parents both have college degrees and raising my sister and me and providing us with all the opportunities they could provide has always been a
high priority. Therefore, when I read Peggy McIntosh's White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack in one of my freshman English classes, I
could agree with the vast majority of conditions she lays out as conditions of white privilege. Additionally, my parents and many of my classmates do
not quite understand why I want to pursue a career studying the stereotypes and prejudice and the answer is not simple. It started early. In third grade, I
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We shot hoops, played some video games, and our mothers met when Mrs. Smith came to pick him up. They chatted for a while and it was clear that
despite her initial hesitation, my mother seemed to like Peyton and his mother. Over the years, Peyton and I stayed friends, spent a good amount of
time together, and that first conversation was the last thing I heard from my mother about his race. Two years later, Peyton and I were taking a
science class together. We were both strong students and enjoyed competing against each other in classes, finding that we were very rarely more
than a few points off one another. After we both aced the first test, however, she accused Peyton of cheating off of me. Again, I was confused.
Peyton and I were equally strong students, if anything he had the edge on me in science. Why did the teacher assume he was cheating off of me? I
had no guesses, but Peyton did. After defending ourselves, we were both asked to retake the test in separate locations and both scored equally well yet
again. Throughout my friendship with Peyton, we continued to have similar experiences. Despite it, he was successful. He was captain of the
basketball team, made excellent grades, is now pre–med at Princeton University, and in all likelihood will go to graduate school to pursue his goal of
becoming a medical doctor. But I recognize that Peyton is incredibly lucky. Compared to many others, the prejudice he has faced has been minimal.
His parents are both

The Pros And Cons Of White Privilege
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America states, "We hold these truths to be self–evident, that all Men are created equal, that
they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." Are all men
created equal? Are all men guaranteed the same opportunities in life? Are all men born into an equal environment? Do all men have the same
potential? These are questions that are difficult to answer. Some would argue that although all men are created equally, they do not enjoy the same
opportunities, environmental advantage and potential for advancement. Although not always, this disparity of privilege is often due to the color of
one's skin. Merriam Webster defines privilege as "a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage or favor ("Privilege"). This privilege
refers to the advantages white people enjoy simply because of the color of their skin. White Privilege is also an invisible element that negatively affects
the opportunity, environment, and potential of people of color.
Whether intentional or not, white privilege often affords white people opportunities that are not made available to those of other races. This is
especially true of educational and economic opportunity. One cannot underestimate the legacy of racial oppression in the United States as it contributes
to this idea of white privilege. Historically, even after the abolition of slavery, social

Racism And White Privilege Enforcement Essay
Police officers, who were once referred to as peace keepers, are now more law enforcement officers. Police agencies around the United States seem to
be stuck more on quotas and creating revenue for their county or city. Making many officers strive for many unnecessary arrests. Which as a following
result has brought up a lot of tension between the police and their citizens. With increasing violence in cities and states; police officers methods
have slowly become more aggressive, bringing a rise in unnecessary police brutality related incidents within the last 10 years. This relationship is
substantially disproportionate considering that there are five times as many whites as there are blacks in America. I find this incredibly concerning
and it has definitely impacted my view of American law enforcement. Recently, I have tried to become more knowledgeable about racism and
prejudice in the United States as issues such as police brutality are becoming more and more prevalent. Although there is still much more for me to
learn about the complicated system of racism and white privilege, I do feel that I know enough to recognize unjust and unlawful behavior of police
officers. Police brutality has a longstanding history in our country and will be very difficult to overcome. However, I think it is possible if we, as a
nation, are willing to recognize the cause and attack the issue at its source. I believe that police brutality can be attributed to an immoral police force, a
corrupt

White Privilege: Case Study
Jean demonstrates the term White Privilege by becoming harsher on her maid, Maria, after encountering an unfortunate incident with two black men by
complaining on how she handled the chores around the house. She also emphasizes on the importance of her family's safety from the black
community by checking and enhancing their security system. Not to mention, she holds a high social status in the economy due to her husband being
a governor which may be a partial reason to her racist behaviour of being apart from the lower–classed black people. Moreover, she represents a
selective perception similar to the white producer I mentioned earlier with Cameron when she assumed Daniel as part of gangbangers when in
contradictory, Daniel is a hardworking father only wanting for his family to live a great lifestyle....show more content...
She judged him as such after seeing the way he dressed and the tattoo he had, calling it a "prison tattoo" and requests for her lock to be changed again
with the hope of it being someone who looked less intimidating to

White Privilege Summary
My initial reaction to this article was that of agreement. McIntosh describes white privilege vividly as the idea of an invisible weightless knapsack
of special provisions and more. In other words, a white person in the United States has on his or her back an invisible weightless knapsack granting
favored status, acceptance, and more. It was interesting seeing a white woman's perspective on the topic of privilege. As I was reading I was
reflecting on moments in my life where I have whiteness white privilege and how it worked against me. I've seen white privilege illustrated at various
time throughout my life. My personal favorite part of this article was the list of daily effects of White privilege that the author complied. It was
interesting yet not relatable. To me, this list was eye opening. I understood the point she was trying to make with it. I cannot...show more content...
It offered a candid honest perspective on a taboo subject. Her studies in this field were rooted in findings of men's unwillingness to acknowledge their
over–privileged status. These denials, protected male privilege from being acknowledged or decreased. Calling out this unacknowledged male
privilege her finding of white privilege might be a key to racism as well. The message that was being portrayed was that privilege is real and whites
are taught not to recognize privilege. They simply go along with a system that is already biased in their favor, never noticing the privileges built into
their daily lives and institutional structures. In terms of primary identities like race and gender, I do not think I am privileged. When looking at
secondary identities like education and work experience I could be considered privileged in comparison to individuals of my same background. The
freedoms of these specific privileges allow me access to higher education which opens more opportunity to various

White Privilege Persuasive Speech
Good evening, my name is Alyssa Bosley and, to begin, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am 15 years old and currently live in
Northern Kentucky. I pretty much follow the basic teenager routine. I stress about schoolwork, listen to music, like hanging out with my friends, and I
'm racist. Wait, did that last one surprise you? The unfortunate reality is that I, along with over half of America, benefit from the effects of white
privilege at the expense of people of color. Despite not being interwoven into typical introductions and conversations, white privilege is the acceptance
of certain social, political, and economic rights or benefits granted to white people that people of color are inherently not entitled to at an...show more
content...
it affects the thinking not only of whites, but also of many people of color." To put this into perspective, the white racial frame is essentially the
process by which people acquire new information, process it, categorize it by its degree of importance, and finally decide how to feel about the
information. Feagin deduces that American culture teaches white people to believe that they represent the intellectual and cultural forefront, leading
them to understand their superior privileges as either natural or nonexistent. White Americans are drowning in the evidence of their greater guidance,
but have been miseducated on how to connect this evidence in a way that realistically portrays their racial group in its true, unflattering manner. No
individual white person shoulders complete responsibility for the creation of white privilege. By not maintaining awareness of these alleviations,
however, an individual is at fault of prolonging its lifespan. As Harry Brod, author of Men 's Lives, clarifies, "there is no such thing as giving up
one 's privilege to be 'outside ' the system. One is always in the system. The only question is whether one is part of the system in a way that challenges
or strengthens the status quo." In spite of having no correlation to whether a person is extrinsically 'good' or not, it

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