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5 Examples of How Privilege Lists Often Ignore the Intersection of Dis/Ability
Privilege checklists are a great introduction – but they fail to go deeper than a “first look” at privilege, and that can sometimes get in the way. Here’s why we have to acknowledge how disability intersects other identities.
Read More3 Examples That Show Even White Privilege Needs to be Viewed Intersectionally
White privilege doesn’t show up the same way for everyone – so you may balk at the idea that all white people have privilege. By complicating three common examples, this author helps you understand how privilege and marginalization can intersect.
Read MoreDon’t Believe in Christian Privilege? These 15 Examples Will Leave No Doubt
This author was raised as a Christian, and here’s how she’s learned Christianity is normalized in the US – while everyone else has to deal with the awful consequences.
Read More10 Defensive Reactions to White Privilege That Make No Damn Sense – But Are Super Common
“You’re the real racist for talking about race!” You’ve probably come across some of these reactions denying white privilege – if you haven’t had them yourself.
Read More13 Ways White Male Privilege Shows Up as Early as Elementary School
Do you know about all the ways students who are children of color, girls, and/or gender nonconforming are disadvantaged in our K-12 schools? Everyone needs to read this to understand how early privilege affects our lives.
Read More6 Reasons Your Discomfort with They/Them Pronouns Reveals Unchecked Cis Privilege
How do you react to “they” pronouns? If these responses are like yours, here’s why it’s time to reflect on your privilege.
Read More5 Ways Christian Privilege Shows Up During the Winter Holiday Season
Can you spot examples of Christian privilege? Christians get benefits that other people don’t have – and during the December holidays, these examples have a big impact.
Read More10 Examples of Walking Privilege That All Walking People Should Acknowledge
If you have the ongoing ability to walk, you probably haven’t noticed all these ways wheelchair users are marginalized. Here’s how this form of ability privilege shows up – and why it’s important to think about.
Read More5 Things Being Read As Queer Has Taught Me About Privilege
There’s more than one way to be queer – but you wouldn’t know it from the comments this author gets about her relationship. Have you made any of the assumptions she debunks in this article?
Read MoreEver Been Told to ‘Check Your Privilege?’ Here’s What That Really Means
Lots of people – including this author – have gotten angry when they’re told to check their privilege. But a lot of people also believe in these myths. Does this article change how you feel about this?
Read More8 Ways the Media Upholds White Privilege and Demonizes People of Color
You’ve got to check out all the ways the media’s lying to you – and what studies say about how they’re influencing you and your community more than you think.
Read More25 (More) Examples of Male Privilege as Experienced By a Trans Man
We heard from so many of you after this author’s last list exposed examples you’d never noticed before. That was only the beginning.
Read More20 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People From the Police
You’ve heard some of the stories – but police targeting of people of color is more common than you may think. Here’s the outrageous truth of what’s really going on.
Read MoreHere Are 3 Examples of Christian Privilege – And How You Can Challenge It
Christianity is seen as the default in many places – and you might not have even noticed all the ways that shows up in your life.
Read MoreThis Advice on Dealing with Your Struggles and Privilege is Pretty Much Perfect – And Super Adorable
Who’d want to face their privilege if it meant pretending their struggles didn’t exist? Luckily, you don’t have to do that. Here’s a sweet story that shows how we can understand privilege without dismissing the hard things we’ve all been through. The super talented Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey and Kat Blaque break it down like nobody else.
Read More5 Effective Ways People with Thin Privilege Can Fight Fatphobia
If you have thin privilege, and you want to fight fatphobia, what can you do? Here are some clear, practical, and powerful tips that can help.
Read More6 Examples of How Extroverts Benefit From Their Social Privilege
With US American society as it is – where things are expected to be open and available for any amount of poking and scrutiny – being an introvert isn’t exactly easy. This culture has been built for extroverts, often leaving introverts behind and feeling less-than. Check out this article to see how extroverts benefit from their social privileges on a regular basis.
Read MoreLaverne Cox Challenges Passing Privilege and Lifts Up Trans Beauty
By awarding more value to transgender people who “pass” as their gender, we send the message that something’s wrong with being trans. That message is wrong. Here’s Laverne Cox challenging it with the recognition that being trans is beautiful. Take in her uplifting message to combat the harm of passing privilege. We should be free to proudly pass as ourselves.
Read More4 Uncomfortable Thoughts You May Have When Facing Your Privilege
If you’re coming to terms with your privilege, you’re probably feeling uncomfortable. And that’s okay (really!). Now you have a choice: avoid the discomfort by rejecting the truth, or roll with it and take action. Here’s some action to start with: Read through these thoughts you might have in this ongoing process. Trust us. It’s worth the discomfort.
Read More4 Ways to Navigate Educational Privilege as a First-Generation College Student
Being a first-generation college student is hard. You don’t have the same access or resources as your peers, AND you might find yourself feeling disconnected from your family or place of origin. This article provides some great ideas that will not only help make the process feel easier and more safe, they will also help hold you accountable to your new privilege.
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