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Did you take any history classes? Rex Mar 2014 #1
I learned about discrimination but not privilege functioning_cog Mar 2014 #61
OH. So you mean privilege in the PAST... maced666 Mar 2014 #94
Just so happens that you should mention that... MrScorpio Mar 2014 #2
Excellent explanation. Maedhros Mar 2014 #31
Privilege involves a social, economic or legal system which inherently favors specific groups. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #3
Glad you asked that question customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #4
So you mean like White Guilt? VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #5
Sure customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #9
How about American Guilt? Do we even acknowledge American Privilege, the kind that allows us sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #87
sigh.... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #89
Indeed, it's a heavy burden for privileged Americans to be asked to at least think of sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #91
that is NOT what the sigh is for.... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #92
No, that's a strawman. NuclearDem Mar 2014 #6
Ah, yes, the "strawman" argument customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #15
No. Nobody is expecting you to feel guilt. NuclearDem Mar 2014 #21
OMG, you just played the "reverse racism" card. How did you last this long at DU? geek tragedy Mar 2014 #23
Did you read this? Maedhros Mar 2014 #32
facts can easily be insulting hfojvt Mar 2014 #99
"There's a big difference between guilt and responsibility." PoliticalPothead Mar 2014 #55
No, you are not treestar Mar 2014 #101
That sounds like the definition of discrimination? pipoman Mar 2014 #36
The lack of discrimination is privilege. NuclearDem Mar 2014 #42
Thank you for the thoughtful response. pipoman Mar 2014 #47
fact is not a mistake...fact is fact. VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #90
Apparently you didn't understand what I wrote. . pipoman Mar 2014 #108
Apparently you don't understand the meaning of the word... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #118
That isn't the definition of privilege. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #7
I have a feeling customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #10
I don't believe it's a wise or ethical practice to craft definitions for other's biases. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #12
Ok, so then don't customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #16
The ethical is the universal. Which means it applies to you. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #20
Definitions evolve. pipoman Mar 2014 #40
There's a difference between linguistic evolution and someone changing it to their fancy. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #41
Definitions evolve because people use a word pipoman Mar 2014 #43
Person =/= People. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #49
The application of the word "privilege" to describe pipoman Mar 2014 #111
No you weren't ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #45
And the dictionary says... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #8
So why highlight what you did when the guy is obviously asking about the next definition WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #25
He said he KNEW and understood that one... VanillaRhapsody Mar 2014 #84
Synonym "advantage" treestar Mar 2014 #102
thanks for the insight, did you hear that on Rush? geek tragedy Mar 2014 #11
I don't listen to that windbag customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #17
You sound just like him on the issue of white privilege. geek tragedy Mar 2014 #22
Privilege isn't about guilt, and if you think it is, you don't understand the concept. kwassa Mar 2014 #37
That would be ignored customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #46
The problem we are having ... kwassa Mar 2014 #48
It is a 'glass half empty' approach. . pipoman Mar 2014 #110
isn't it funny hfojvt Mar 2014 #116
Complete silence? Well that's progress, I suppose. Zenlitened Mar 2014 #74
No one says you are personally responsible treestar Mar 2014 #103
+1,000 alcibiades_mystery Mar 2014 #67
lol Sheldon Cooper Mar 2014 #13
please tell me you forgot a sarcasm tag Kali Mar 2014 #18
Frankly, I usually avoid these threads customerserviceguy Mar 2014 #24
So you don't believe systemic racism exists? You don't believe prejudice can be codified? Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #26
Both are very much a reality. But it does not give literal privilege to "white" folks..... AverageJoe90 Mar 2014 #71
I brought those up because I wanted to know if the poster believed in codification. Gravitycollapse Mar 2014 #85
No, you gave the answer that white supremacists and homophobes give. NuclearDem Mar 2014 #28
DU is better off without your Republican talking points on race. now that you have revealed geek tragedy Mar 2014 #29
Don't waste your breath... Open racism like this is now permitted on DU... Ohio Joe Mar 2014 #35
you are conflating self-awareness with guilt Kali Mar 2014 #30
How many times have you been told in this thread that it isn't about guilt? gollygee Mar 2014 #52
No it's not ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #38
No, it is not treestar Mar 2014 #100
Excellent Idea for a Thread Chum! Warren DeMontague Mar 2014 #14
You're right, it's been too quiet here tonight. Gidney N Cloyd Mar 2014 #19
What, is Google down? LeftyMom Mar 2014 #27
No. It was on January 24, 2014 but it's back up functioning_cog Mar 2014 #76
Then why are you asking DUers to do your work for you? Go read. nt LeftyMom Mar 2014 #77
From the replies it doesn't look like much work was done functioning_cog Mar 2014 #78
I think he's playing dumb A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2014 #81
That's my read too. LeftyMom Mar 2014 #82
Although maybe he's not A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2014 #83
You sure are busy tonight. "Questions". myrna minx Mar 2014 #33
yes Skittles Mar 2014 #34
Maybe perhaps you should kick his reverse racism ass Skittles? NuclearDem Mar 2014 #44
"reverse racism" Skittles Mar 2014 #60
When you stir shit... do you lick the spoon? You should. cherokeeprogressive Mar 2014 #39
That's really gross functioning_cog Mar 2014 #50
And... cherokeeprogressive Mar 2014 #51
oh, you decided to return to your thread. Kali Mar 2014 #53
Yes. I'm sorry to keep you waiting. functioning_cog Mar 2014 #54
Why, oh, why did you do this? Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #56
You were free of this ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #57
And talking it to death on a discussion board does what? Comrade Grumpy Mar 2014 #62
The exact same thing discussing anything on a message boad does .... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2014 #65
Perhaps waving away and dismissing the experience of others myrna minx Mar 2014 #86
If you have to ask, you already have it Tom Ripley Mar 2014 #58
Alright...but just curious. If I went to a corner barbershop in Detroit or functioning_cog Mar 2014 #63
Perhaps 2naSalit Mar 2014 #59
Wait. What? That's not at all what people above in thread functioning_cog Mar 2014 #64
Well 2naSalit Mar 2014 #69
Chris Rock said it best, I think rustydog Mar 2014 #66
I'd rather be black and rich than white and poor any day functioning_cog Mar 2014 #68
That might not be so far-fetched, TBH(though I don't necessarily see it that way, quite). AverageJoe90 Mar 2014 #72
Yep, remember Oprah and her experience in Europe treestar Mar 2014 #104
Oh there is overt racism in today's America rustydog Mar 2014 #113
Would you rather be black & poor than white & poor any day? A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2014 #79
Both would suck equally. functioning_cog Mar 2014 #80
It's a rather interesting concept that dates back to the Nixon era. AverageJoe90 Mar 2014 #70
Thanks. I appreciate the more nuanced response functioning_cog Mar 2014 #73
Yeah, that's some nuance there. The Midway Rebel Mar 2014 #95
Tremendously Rollicking Ordnance Languishing Loudly. A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2014 #75
Amateur James Bondish spoon bender. myrna minx Mar 2014 #88
I need to use one of my lifelines. A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2014 #93
What I actually meant was: Truly Responsible Ovation Louder, Louder! myrna minx Mar 2014 #97
Yes, you know, they destroyed over $1000 worth of things A-Schwarzenegger Mar 2014 #98
Just Explaining Real Knowledge The Midway Rebel Mar 2014 #96
Privilege is guaranteed in the Charters of Freedom KansDem Mar 2014 #105
cool story, bro fishwax Mar 2014 #106
Welcome back. Starry Messenger Mar 2014 #107
Nothing to worry or do anything about... Lost_Count Mar 2014 #109
if you have to ask, you're living it... KG Mar 2014 #112
+10000 Lex Mar 2014 #114
And I don't believe you for a nanosecond. cali Mar 2014 #115
privilege mercuryblues Mar 2014 #117
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