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Another simple but excellent way to understand what "white privilege' is. [View all] StarfishSaver Jun 2021 OP

K&R, nt LanternWaste Jun 2021 #1

Yes. Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #2

K&R Solly Mack Jun 2021 #3

Being treated they one is supposed to be treated is not privilege Fullduplexxx Jun 2021 #4

It is indeed privilege if the reason you:re being treated that way is that you are white. StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #7

True, but it IS a privilege if OTHERS ARE NOT treated as they are supposed to be Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2021 #24

That's such a good way of putting it. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #5

This Claire Oh Nette Jun 2021 #37

An excellent mental exercise. Sort of like this one, that's always worked for me: Mister Ed Jun 2021 #6

I LOVE this! StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #8

Just my faint attempt at humor in addressing a terribly aggravating topic. Mister Ed Jun 2021 #10

It does StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #11

Same thing with CRT, Now that I think of it. Ligyron Jun 2021 #15

See a pattern there? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #44

Oh wow. This says SO much and is SO true renate Jun 2021 #66

You nailed it. StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #85

Lemmmmeeeee tell you a story about white guy privilege NJCher Jun 2021 #17

I got one azureblue Jun 2021 #39

I have a similar story Retired Engineer Bob Jun 2021 #56

Male Privilege isn't just a "white" guy thing whathehell Jun 2021 #78

True StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #84

You need to video this DenaliDemocrat Jun 2021 #86

Growing up in NYC, there were a number of times that I'd get into a situation, to me.... George II Jun 2021 #21

You might want to add "female" to that list too.. whathehell Jun 2021 #79

Yes, yes, yes...like not having to drink contaminated water or breathe dirty air. c-rational Jun 2021 #9

Speak for yourself, I grew up outside of LA ; ) TigressDem Jun 2021 #71

Yes. I think this framing makes it easier for many whites to grasp Tom Rinaldo Jun 2021 #12

And, of course, we must center all framing around words and terms that make white people StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #14

this. barbtries Jun 2021 #23

The problem is, making people uncomfortable is as likely whathehell Jun 2021 #32

I'm sorry, but that's BS StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #43

I'm sorry, but you're wrong.. whathehell Jun 2021 #77

Nothing white privileged about what you just wrote. tonedevil Jun 2021 #80

Lol..You're actually correct..Nothing is. whathehell Jun 2021 #81

"Don't piss me off or I won't help you fight for racial justice" StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #83

Lol.. Obviously, you have no experience in organizing, as it's hardly whathehell Jun 2021 #91

Your post says more about white privilege than you probably realize StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #93

Not at all -- In fact, your erroneous characterization of it whathehell Jun 2021 #106

Of course I agree with you Tom Rinaldo Jun 2021 #40

Everytime someone has shown me some way I have any subconscious white shit going on, I thank them. TigressDem Jun 2021 #67

This TigressDem Jun 2021 #72

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2021 #13

Excellent and, sadly, still needed. Spazito Jun 2021 #16

This is a very good explanation mcar Jun 2021 #18

focus on what you don't have to go through NJCher Jun 2021 #19

You think white people can't see what life is like for people of color? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #22

on one hand i agree with you, barbtries Jun 2021 #26

"It doesn't hurt to try" - maybe StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #28

a basic rule in communication NJCher Jun 2021 #38

Discussing white privilege is not a communication issue. It just describes something StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #41

any black communicator NJCher Jun 2021 #47

ANY Black communicator would say that Black people need to adjust our language about race and racism StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #48

I'm only sticking to my point here NJCher Jun 2021 #52

Is that what your black friend told you? /nt tonedevil Jun 2021 #51

I (unfortunately) know a lot of white people who can't see past the end of their own noses. ☹ ShazzieB Jun 2021 #62

... StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #63

Sometimes though, you know something is going on but not exactly what. TigressDem Jun 2021 #73

Thing is it is SO multilayered. TigressDem Jun 2021 #68

Sadly, many white people including some I know have no problem with white privilege totodeinhere Jun 2021 #20

That's a big part of the problem, I fear StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #25

And YOU don't understand EITHER TigressDem Jun 2021 #69

White people getting hurt in civil rights demonstrations is not proof of lack of privilege StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #89

But you mistake courage for lack of fear TigressDem Jun 2021 #97

Not sure how you got that from anything I've written StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #98

Being white isn't always a "get out of jail free" card TigressDem Jun 2021 #99

You know this isn't about you and your feelings, right? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #100

Then give me actual examples. TigressDem Jun 2021 #102

As I said, this is not about you StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #103

What do you mean... tonedevil Jun 2021 #104

... at best ... StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #105

Absence of obstacles is one, but not the only characteristic of privilege. Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #27

How about outing the specific forms you know about? TigressDem Jun 2021 #70

I am assuming you are asking about forms of privilege that don't constitute absence of obstacles Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #94

So making it illegal to give water to voters in line... TigressDem Jun 2021 #95

Absolutely. And making these actions the law of the land is the key. Beastly Boy Jun 2021 #96

They can't win on merit, so block the votes. Or... TigressDem Jun 2021 #101

What Marie Beecham describes is not White privilege. Jeebo Jun 2021 #29

Yes, "privilege" is the wrong term ahlnord Jun 2021 #34

inappropriate and random emojis! ahlnord Jun 2021 #35

Believe the BBcode for wink is written ") Tommymac Jun 2021 #49

Why do some white people keep talking about "white privilege "as if it's a communications issue StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #42

K and R! panader0 Jun 2021 #30

There it is! lunatica Jun 2021 #31

My example is pretty simple, I think. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #33

White Privilege Chitowncutie Jun 2021 #36

Freedom Fries KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #45

Gymnastics? StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #46

You might be right. KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #50

What you don't seem to understand StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #54

As I said, you might be right. KentuckyWoman Jun 2021 #55

Bingo! happy feet Jun 2021 #82

Walking fine lines & debating what to call things is at times referred to as verbal gymnanastics. TigressDem Jun 2021 #74

K & R mountain grammy Jun 2021 #53

i know my worries when pulled over by cops were pretty damn minor. pansypoo53219 Jun 2021 #57

Yeah coompare that to the guy who fell asleep in a fast food drive through and got shot. TigressDem Jun 2021 #75

yes. i couldn't keep the ss queen victoria(blue brocade seats)under 90. pulled over doing 89. pansypoo53219 Jun 2021 #87

K&R... spanone Jun 2021 #58

Word. Permanut Jun 2021 #59

I'm a non black minority JI7 Jun 2021 #60

Exactly StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #61

Well written but, at too high a grade level for the Hotler Jun 2021 #64

This is an exercise that sometimes helps people understand: spooky3 Jun 2021 #65

Cool TigressDem Jun 2021 #76

I think I read on DU several years ago privilege is when you get stopped by a cop and your worry is Amaryllis Jun 2021 #88

Well said wendyb-NC Jun 2021 #90

Probably too profound for those who need to hear it the most. (nt) Paladin Jun 2021 #92