Due to the
fact that I am white I have certain privileges that are not given to other
races.
1.
Nude Band-Aids match my skin color
2.
Not worrying about law enforcement abuse
3.
I can be well spoken without people being
surprised
4.
There’s no questions asked if I get a good job
people think I’m qualified.
5.
Not being monitored in a store because of my
skin color
6.
Not being labeled as a terrorist
7.
Not having to worry about being stopped and
frisked
8.
Never being told to “get over slavery”
9.
I never have to be aware of my color
10. Nude colored items match my skin tone
11. When learning about my national heritage,
people of my color are seen
12. Renting, buying, leasing property is much
easier
13. My neighbors will be generally neutral or pleasant
to me
14. Most of the media is centered around people of
my color
15. My skin color will not represent my financial
status
There are at least 15 privileges to being male:
ReplyDelete1. Potentially better pay as an employee than females.
2. Wider variety of job opportunities.
3. People might look to me more for decision-making.
4. More likely to hold positions of power.
5. Children most likely to inherit my last name.
6. Viewed as being physically stronger.
7. Viewed as being emotionally stronger.
8. More options in restrooms.
9. I'm not expected to maintain the household.
10. Less likely to be objectified.
11. Not expected to wear makeup.
12. Can dress how I want.
13. Don't need to fix my hair.
14. Can talk how I want.
15. Can sit how I want.
After making the chart in class today, one are where I am considered to have more power, is that I am straight. Being straight versus being queer has been an extremely controversial debate through out history. Since I am considered straight, I feel as if I have several unearned privileges that I have obtained for being straight. One is that I am able to get married in any state in the U.S. Only certain states in America have made gay marriage legal. I am not discriminated against. I will have a greater chance of getting hired. I am less likely to be bullied in school. People do not have to question my sexual orientation. When I read or watch a movie I can be sure that my sexual orientation will be represented. I socially will be accepted more and people will not judge me since I am straight. I can walk into any church and be welcomed warmly. I do not have to live in fear of what others think about my sexual orientation. I know that being straight means that I can receive any type of medical help with out being discriminated against. Since I am straight, I can walk anywhere in public with my boyfriend/ husband with out being stared at and judged. My feminity is not challenged by my sexual orientation. I am considered to hold a little bit more power over people that may be queer. I also am not asked to think about why I am straight versus being queer.
ReplyDelete15 unearned privileges given to healthy people.
ReplyDelete1. I don’t have to worry about taking medicine every day.
2. I don’t have to go to the doctor very often.
3. I don’t have to pay a lot of bills for going to the hospital or getting aid.
4. I don’t have to worry too much about what I eat.
5. I can eat junk food more than others.
6. I have more time to spend doing other things than having to go to health appointments.
7. I have more energy to do activities.
8. I have less things to be stressed about, like worrying if something is wrong with me.
9. My future will be better off and I’m less likely to have health problems in the future.
10. I could be a role model to others.
11. I have a bigger chance of living longer.
12. Since I’m mentally healthy, I’m happier and in a better mood.
13. I’m not in pain as often as people with health problems.
14. I’m given more opportunities since I am able to move around and go out of cities.
15. I’m more independent because I don’t need others to help take care of me as often.
While making a list in class about certain privileges I have something I didn’t necessarily ask for I realize I don’t really have much but the bit I do have I noticed how it does affect how im treated. Unfortunately being a black women in America I don’t really get to much of anything from that except a bunch of stereotypes thrown at me for no reason. Ones I don’t think are fair to throw at me but that’s besides the point. What I do get praised for and get privileges from, are the fact that im in college pursuing an education. I believe too that the fact that I am a black women people are actually quite surprised which is a bit of an insult and compliment rolled into one. So me just being enrolled into college gets me some respect that I may not even deserve because for all those people know I could be failing every single class im in at the moment.
ReplyDeleteDue to the fact that I am straight in this society, I have a lot of unearned privileges and rights over queer individuals. I did not ask for these rights, but sadly they are present.
ReplyDelete1. I can get married in any state or country I want
2. I can openly hold hands with my significant other
3. I do not have to "come out" for my sexuality
4. I am not looked down upon by closed minded people
5. I don't have to struggle with constant judgement
6. I can openly talk with others about my love life and they won't judge me
7. I am considered a "majority"
8. I do not have to fight for my rights of acceptance from others.
9. I do not have to protest to get others to believe I have rights
10. I can wear what I want without being called a "dyke"
11. I do not have to hide my sexuality
12. I can befriend who I want without fear of them not accepting my orientation
13. I do not have to worry about restaurants not allowing me to dine in due to my orientation
14. I do not have to face the emotional term oil brought on by feeling different or wrong
15. I don't have to be potentially alienated from my family if they do not accept me.