What is White Privilege?

Source: Peggy McIntosh

This article “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” discusses Peggy McIntosh’s realization of her privileges based on her racial identity and how it had impacted her life and experiences. This article challenges readers to move past narratives displaying racism and oppression as individual occurrences and realize the institutional and social impacts they have on people of color.

TO REFLECT ON
  • What did this article make you think about?
  • What does this article suggest are the first steps to creating change within society and institutions?
  • What does this article say about systemic power, and how can you apply your learning to interactions with marginalized groups?
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