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5 Revealing Similarities Between Class Privilege and Greek Mythology
Get some help understanding class privilege by going back to Greek mythology – these well-known myths shed some light on our own class structures.
Read More6 Helpful Ways to Check Your Male Privilege in Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Cis guys, your privilege can show up in all aspects of society – and yep, that includes the bathroom. So here’s how you can be a better ally to the folks you share a bathroom with.
Read MoreDiary of a Polyamorous Black Girl – How I Learned That Polyamory Is a Privilege
Is polyamory a relationship option that’s unavailable to most black people? Here’s how this author has faced stigma as both a polyamorous person and a black woman.
Read More18 Ways My Privilege Shows Up As a Westernized Asian American
How are Asian immigrants who are seen as “foreign” treated differently than Asian Americans? Some of these answers are pretty subtle, but they definitely have an impact.
Read MoreYour Privilege Is Powerful As a Passport – So Stop Pretending Everyone Can Travel
Is a “positive attitude” really all it takes to travel? Some people think so – but this travel blogger’s calling out the privileges that nobody seems to mention.
Read More4 Things We’re Not Saying When We Say ‘Thin Privilege’
“We’re not saying it’s okay to be skinny-shamed.” Do you have objections to the concept of thin privilege? You might be misinterpreting the message, so here’s some clarity on what thin privilege is really about.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreHow One Teacher Taught The Class A Powerful Lesson About Privilege
The inevitable injustice that accompanies privilege is exacerbated when the privileged don’t acknowledge that they have more social access than others AND that said access comes at the expense of another groups’s well-being. Check out this graphic representation of how one teacher taught the class how to examine their privilege — and how it affects others.
Read MoreAndrea Gibson Performs ‘Privilege Is Never Having to Think About It’
There comes a moment when we are all confronted with our own privilege. And yes, it can be very challenging to accept and acknowledge this privilege — but the way we react when confronted says a lot about us. Check out this poem by Andrea Gibson about a moment when fellow poet Sonya Renee called them out for their white privilege and about how they reacted.
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