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White privilege (or white skin privilege) is a term for societal privileges that benefit people identified as white in Western countries, beyond what is commonly experienced by non-white people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances. Academic perspectives such as critical race theory and whiteness studies use the concept of "white privilege" to analyze how racism and racialized societies affect the lives of white or white-skinned people.
According to Peggy McIntosh, whites in Western societies enjoy advantages that non-whites do not experience, as "an invisible package of unearned assets".[1] White privilege denotes both obvious and less obvious passive advantages that white people may not recognize they have, which distinguishes it from overt bias or prejudice. These include cultural affirmations of one's own worth; presumed greater social status; and freedom to move, buy, work, play, and speak freely. The effects can be seen in professional, educational, and personal contexts. The concept of white privilege also implies the right to assume the universality of one's own experiences, marking others as different or exceptional while perceiving oneself as normal.
originally posted by: TobyFlenderson
In my short time on ATS I've concluded that the majority of posters are of a conservative bent. In that respect this could be considered preaching to the choir. My hope is that the truly openminded people who disagree with my OP will engage in conversation about this subject.
originally posted by: Edumakated
I'm a black male and when I think of white privilege it is really just not constantly having to worry about if you are being discriminated against because of your race.
originally posted by: Edumakated
While the younger generation may not necessarily have experienced it, I am in my mid 40s and most certainly have felt the tinge of discrimination. However, it is nothing like what my parents who grew up during segregation experienced.
originally posted by: starwarsisreal
a reply to: TobyFlenderson
There are some liberals like me who believe in open dialogue with White Conservatives.
Some of us are disgusted by our fellow liberals attacking white conservatives even though we don't agree with a lot of conservative values.
I am a non white American btw in case your wondering. My views are shared by other minorities who felt like attacking White Conservatives will only make race relations worse.