How to talk to your white friends and family about privilege

This article discusses the meaning of White privilege in the United States and engages in discourse to explain the need for affluent people to do the work of recognizing it and deconstructing it. This article discusses the struggles that commonly arise when engaging in conversation about white privilege, how the assumption of individualism plays a role in our misunderstanding of social systems and their influence on experiences and social behaviors. This article challenges readers to look past individualism, guilt, shame, and fragility to engage in larger conversations about the systems of privilege and how they harm BIPOC individuals.

TO REFLECT ON

• What does this article suggest you do to engage in conversations about race, privilege, and institutional oppression?
• Did this article challenge your views and perspective, if so, how?