Sociology White Privilege Discussion

4-5 pages

-> 6 points to write on so  make sure you clearly answer each talking point please.

 Read the White Privilege Article found under Canvas Essay 3 and the other 2 articles in canvas as well as the  articles handed out in class related to privilege. Remember to use the videos and in class handouts .out in class. Refer to them when answering Essay 3. White and other Privileges. Jandt  Relevant chapters items related to privilege can be also used. (due day tbd  and assigned in class.)Worth 30 points 4 to 5 pages. Reference materials from class, canvas and youtube. Here are the essay 3 directions. Please answer all of the points. Put references in the body of your essay..

What is “privilege” Define it please and tell me whether you think it exists. If it does exists Is it “inherited” and if so from “whom”. Now explain “White Privilege”. Does it exist? Support your answers with examples from writings or reasoned thought out ideas.

Explain how values are different from privilege. How  might someone confuse privilege  for what is valuable and therefore confuse values and privilege. This is tricky so take a minute to think first before answering,”Why people might confuse values and privilege in our society” This is important to understand. All the above is under Point 1 .

We read about 14 articles. 3 on canvas including the original white privilege paper and 2 on education and privilege. The rest were handed out in class . We also saw videos about privilege and white privilege. We discussed what aspect of privilege they pertained to or how they explored the overall concept of privilege.   ie areas of privilege.  One of the articles explained the domains of privilege. What are those domains? Explain how privilege is given in those areas in general and elaborate on 3 of those domains, (your choices) and how having privilege in those areas might put people in different places advantageously in our society. Is privilege cumulative?  Explain the advantages and how they would benefit those with that  privilege, devaluing those with out privilege in those 3 areas you chose to discuss.  Make the connections. This all under…..  (Point 2)

How does the issue of privilege impact the relationships and communication we have with others along the privilege continuum. How does having privilege “blind” someone. What are they unable to “see”. Could this effect the communication process with those less privileged? Could it lead to unconscious bias?  Being “Under privileged “means what? (Point 3).

Have you felt or can you see how you might be “underprivileged” in some way in your life. If so what can be done about it. Have you lived up to your potential/privilege base? If not, ” How might you compensate”. How does a person get privilege? Give it or share it. Why do people not live up to their privilege? The relationship to negativity and and human potential? Might want to revisit Tiffany Jana’s “The Power of Privilege”. Ted talks. (Point 4)

How does privilege impact on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, ableness, or sexual preference etc. Small privileges can add up to what? The power of privilege? . Is it a gift that keeps giving? It’s relationship to a person’s place in society and a person’s sense of worth. Refer to class handout material or videos seen in class or from your own observations. (Point 5)

Why does privilege and bias and inequality still persist in our society.? Why is it so hard to lessen and help many reach their full potential.The continuation of bias /privilege/status might need to be better undwerstood. I want you to explain it in terms of of  three groups in society. The privileged, the less privilege to very under privileged, and the institutions that control or have impact on keeping things fair for all. How does the actions of the 3 groups keep bias and inequality at the high rate we now have.The information about personally mediated, internalized and institutional forms of bias located in the second paragraph of the handout paper Institutional racism wikepedia from Professor James M. Jones should be useful.

What are your ideas about the reasons this is occuring. Why have we become so apathetic?What would you suggest we do  individually and as a society to  help to eradicate bias/ lack of privilege/ inequality/injustice in our society.(Point 6) These are your 6 points to cover 30 points 4 to 5 pages.

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