I keep hearing people talk about privilege. What is it?

[mercuryblues]

117. privilege

would be, being able to enjoy life without added conditions.

Like leaving work late and not having to consider what you would do if a person grabs you from behind to rape you. Checking the backseat of your car before getting in, checking under the car before approaching it.

If you get fired from your job your entire sex or race won't be called into question.

You can walk down the street without a group of people cat-calling that they want to "fuck your pert titties" If a woman tries to pick you up in a bar, you most likely won't be called " a fucking c*" if you say no.

If you have children and take an active role in parenting, you will be held up as an example and praised. If you chose not to have children, your maleness will not be called into question.

If you buy a new house or car, chances are you will be taken more seriously and get a better deal or interest rate. You will also be shown homes in areas where your neighbor has the same skin color as you.

If you are heterosexual, you most likely will not be asked when you realized you were straight. You can kiss/hold hands with your partner in public without fear of reprisal.