Watch this video about privileges. After watching, share how your worldview informs your reaction.
https://youtu.be/4K5fbQ1-zps
https://youtu.be/4K5fbQ1-zps
Life of Privilege Explained in a $100 Race
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They won't "get" it. :idunno:
ok doser
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white privilege or majority culture privilege?
should I feel guilty that my parents and I have embraced the values of my culture, values that have historically led to success, such as trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindliness, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift, courage, moral and reverence?
should I feel guilty that my parents and I have embraced the values of my culture, values that have historically led to success, such as trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindliness, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift, courage, moral and reverence?
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annabenedetti
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Define "embraced."
Which "culture"is that?
ok doser
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Why, white culture, of course, because all whites are homogeneous
(if you've listened to the video, you'll recognize the sarcasm in that statement)
ok doser
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asked to prove evidence of "white privilege" the young "identitarian" (whatever that is) comes up with: "they have the majority of their fathers at home...." she trails off :nono:
they also discuss affirmative action
in the context of a black student union, she says: " i don't think there's anything wrong with having a segregated population of students..."
and then "black people can't be racist..."
for a well spoken, thoughtful young woman, it's a crying shame to see what a corrupt education system has done to her
they also discuss affirmative action
in the context of a black student union, she says: " i don't think there's anything wrong with having a segregated population of students..."
and then "black people can't be racist..."
for a well spoken, thoughtful young woman, it's a crying shame to see what a corrupt education system has done to her
The Berean
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So just so i understand. It is "privilege" to have two parents who are married and the father lives at home?
My world view tells me not to be a whiner and sniveler if someone is better off than me.
A liberal will cry and complain if someone else is super rich or privileged.
A normal re-blooded American Republican will simply figure out how to catch up and get just as rich, and then work hard to achieve the goal.
Nobody likes a whiner.
GO TRUMP!
No one says that the different starting places are wrong. At least I don't. We just can't take personal credit for what others before us have done. We can only work from where we start.My world view tells me not to be a whiner and sniveler if someone is better off than me.
A liberal will cry and complain if someone else is super rich or privileged.
A normal re-blooded American Republican will simply figure out how to catch up and get just as rich, and then work hard to achieve the goal.
Nobody likes a whiner.
GO TRUMP!
The thing the video doesn't mention is that the end point (finish line) is also determined by the individual running the path. Not everyone thinks winning $100 is worth getting. They may value winning a vacation or a community of friends as their finish line.
What the video reminds me to do is to not look down on or begrudge someone who starts at a different place than I started. It reminds me that we all have different goals. We should encourage each other to keep running; to reach for goals. Our success or failure is in our hands as long as we all encourage each other rather than working to create obstacles in people's path.
No, not at all....rather you should share those opportunities for prosperity (equalitability). When everybody wins your slice gets bigger because the pie grows larger.
It's nothing to do with guilt. :doh:
ok doser
lifeguard at the cement pond
how do i share the fact that my parents never divorced and that I was raised in a traditional white culture family that values hard work, sacrifice, education...?
i mean, i shared those with my kids, as best i could
how do i share that with all those brown kids in the video who were back by the starting line?
By understanding them, not disparaging them for their lack but rather encourage them in spite of such; by being exemplar of the virtues you listed above.
As you know it all won't take, while that which does may never be beheld by you, but don't let that dissuade you....don't let your ego become a barrier for others.
Why
When everybody wins, everybody....wins.
Why would you NOT be for EVERYONE on this planet? What purposive and constructive rationale can you offer against? :idunno:
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