Peggy McIntosh (right) is the former associate director of the Wellesley Centers for Women and Founder of the National SEED Project (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity). Watch McIntosh’s TED Talk here.
Throughout the month of August we’ll be exploring PRIVILEGE and its impact on racial equity, following DAY 3 of the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge.
privilege: a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor : PREROGATIVE (Merriam-Webster)
Check out the videos below, use the reflection questions and activity for personal journaling or conversation with trusted family or friends, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram. Finally, don’t miss Equity Moment or FPGROC Program Updates: be sure you’re on our mailing list for our monthly newsletter!
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
What did you notice about your personal reactions while reading and viewing today's material? What do these reactions tell you about your experiences?
Looking at the community where you grew up or where you are currently living, what do you notice about how privilege and marginalization have shaped the community and your opportunities?
Families living paycheck to paycheck are often one incident away from experiencing homelessness. What has kept you from experiencing financial or housing hardship?
ACTION IDEAS
Make a list of your own privileges. Check out Peggy McIntosh’s original list here or use the United Way’s recommended Personal Privilege Profile handout.
“Most everyone can identify at least one privilege that they hold; examples may include ability status, education level, wealth, gender identity, job status, marital status, the community that you live in, and more.”