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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
By Peggy McIntosh
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Pay special attention to McIntosh's checklist and to use the checklist as self-reflection, asking "Can you count on this?" A "yes" answer scores 1 point. For a "no," subtract 1 point. Score nothing for "does not apply to me." The higher the score, the greater the degree of privilege one has in the context of living in the United States today.
- Were you surprised by your score, or did it confirm what you already knew?
- Why is privilege normally invisible and what does it feel like to make it visible?
- Do you agree or disagree about McIntosh's argument that the word "privilege" is misleading?