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Matrosov

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13. If you want to experience white privilege

Fri Sep 2, 2016, 12:30 PM

Sep 2016

Just talk to a white person about racism. Don't accuse them or all white people of being racist. Point out to them that the whole system is rigged in favor of white people and against people of color. They'll still take it personally and make it all about themselves. 'Oh, you're calling ME a racist? ME?!'

White privilege includes being able to avoid uncomfortable conversations about race because the other person doesn't want to hurt your feelings.

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White Privilege is Fact. Period. [View all] sheshe2 Aug 2016 OP

Oops didn't realize this is in a group Ohioblue22 Aug 2016 #1

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2016 #2

White privilege isn't even a privilege... TCJ70 Aug 2016 #3

I am also a white woman radical noodle Aug 2016 #4

... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2016 #5

I'm known to be a white woman and I'm welcomed and treated with kindness here. I feel this is one Squinch Sep 2016 #6

Agreed, Squinch. nt sheshe2 Sep 2016 #11

I've never been treated badly here radical noodle Sep 2016 #9

maybe you should examine your sentiments LanternWaste Sep 2016 #12

Everytime I bring this up on social media Coolest Ranger Sep 2016 #7

Don't even try reasoning with them, CR. sheshe2 Sep 2016 #10

The entire invisable standard whiteness represents needs to go ismnotwasm Sep 2016 #8

If you want to experience white privilege Matrosov Sep 2016 #13