This Comic Will Forever Change the Way you Look at Privilege

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13. Wealth is one kind of privilege

They might have chosen that type of privilege to illustrate so white people will identify with it more and understand it better.

Wealth is one kind of privilege I have and I very strongly see my family on the left side of that. It's a bit spooky how on point that comic is as far as wealth privilege goes.

When I talk about privilege, I'm not just talking about other people. I'm interested in privilege most because, when I first learned about it, I was shocked by how much privilege I am swimming in. I talk about male privilege as well as other privilege, and although I don't have that, I might very well be more privileged overall than most white men at DU. When I talk about male privilege, it is not to call out men and say they have an easier life than I have. It's just to talk about one of the kinds of privilege that exists, understanding that I am among the people who has a great deal of privilege in this world.

Edit: There is also some overlap. "I have friends who work there. I'll put a word in for you" is also white privilege, due to employment discrimination. Great schools is also white privilege due to segregation between cities and school districts, which was created through violence.