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In reply to the discussion: Why I don't think the phrase/argument white privilege is effective. [View all]XemaSab
(60,212 posts)One of the things that I enjoy about being white and presenting as middle-class is that people give me the benefit of the doubt. There have been a few instances where I felt watched, but those instances are rare.
My most important awareness of my own privilege is that if I call the cops, or if the cops pull me over, or if I get in an accident, the cops are usually friendly and not suspicious. Yes, there was one instance where I was pulled over and treated like a suspicious character, but again, there have been what? 10 or 20 other times where I've called the cops, been pulled over, or had some interaction with them, but in general they're polite, friendly, and not inclined to be hostile towards me.
AS A WHITE PERSON, I GET THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.
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