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@ISIDEWITH3mos3MO
Why do you think some people struggle to understand the concept of 'white privilege' and how would you explain it?
@9KCD3V63mos3MO
It is misunderstood because it is often poorly explained. People need to understand that it is not referring to ECONOMIC privilege. (Whether or not one comes from a wealthy family.) White privilege stems from a lack of BARRIERS. When a white man is pulled over for a traffic offense, he has never had to fear the officer as long as he complies with what the officer asks (license, registration…); the same cannot be said for a man of color. White people don’t raise suspicion for just walking in a neighborhood after dark; the same cannot be said for people of color.
@9KCJN4Z3mos3MO
People often view their privilege as basic rights, and believe that if other people got them that theirs would be removed. This is a misunderstanding of the concept.
