Privilege blinds us to others’ struggles.
Recognizing privilege is the first step to addressing inequality.
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Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult explores racism, privilege, and justice through the story of Ruth Jefferson, a Black nurse accused of a crime by a white supremacist. It’s emotional, thought-provoking, and challenges readers to confront their biases.
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About Privilege
Privilege is invisible to those who have it.
And the question is: How do you combat a bias when the very people who have the power and resources to do so are not even aware that it exists?
Idea 1: White Privilege Doesn’t Exist
Jordan Peterson describes race as “post-modernist“ and claims that “white privilege” is instead “majority privilege” in a country founded by a white majority.
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The privilege to have a choice
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The burden also comes from the increased effort re...
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