Another part of discussion that really hit me were the stories and examples of African Americans having the cops called on them for entering their own home. My high school teacher’s friend was entering his backyard door once, when his neighbor called the cops because he thought he was an intruder. I was so astounded and appalled at this news. I find it sad to say I am privileged because I don’t suspect that I will have the cops called on me for entering my own home.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Blog Post 6- Privilege
Today in class, we talked a great deal about privilege. My classmates were bringing up some really insightful points when it comes to privilege. I think it’s confusing because often people who are privileged, are not aware that they are so privileged. I feel incredibly blessed to have been given the chances I have received in my life, from attending great schools like the University of Michigan, to having three awesome siblings and two supportive parents. Since this was in some ways given to me, I want to constantly remind myself that I should be grateful. I also think that because of my “privileges,” I am obligated to reach out a helping hand to others.
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It was really eye-opening for me, too! The excerpts from "Citizen" were very interesting, and I wanted to find the context in which the last excerpt we read was drawn from. I've never even heard of those sort of situations happening before.
ReplyDeleteYou made a new point that we didn't really cover in class that because of your “privileges,” you are "obligated to reach out a helping hand to others." I find it surprising that you use the phrase "am obligated" instead of "feel obligated" because you imply that this is a part of your duty and the duties of all the privileged. Unfortunately, I don't think many people feel this way.
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