Sociology Reflection Paper

White Privilege Reflection Paper

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After reading the article by Peggy McIntosh, write an essay in which you answer the following questions:

Do you agree with McIntosh that white privilege is used to maintain the myth of meritocracy – the myth that everyone has an equal opportunity? Make sure to support your opinion using both your own examples and several that McIntosh uses.

Now consider whether you have any privileges in regard to the following categories: gender; race/ethnicity; nationality; physical ability (or lack of it); religion; sexual orientation. Be sure to discuss each category even if you do not believe you have any privileges and explain why or why you do not have privileges in regard to each category.

Now that you have considered your own privileges, what will you do with that knowledge? Will you choose to continue to use your unearned advantage and disregard others who do not have those privileges or will you use your privileges to do what you can so that there is more equity? Explain your answer.

The paper must be 4-5 pages long, typed, double-spaced, one-inch margins, and 12-point font. A cover page does not count as part of the minimum pages.