Understanding Privilege

In public, I can kiss and hold hands with the person I am dating without fear of name-calling or violence.

When someone is trying to describe me, they do not mention my race.

When I am angry or emotional, people do not dismiss my opinions as symptoms of “that time of the month.”

In my family, it is seen as normal to obtain a college degree.

If I am going out to dinner with friends, I do not worry if the building will be accessible to me.

I can be certain that when I attend an event there will be people of my race there.

People do not make assumptions about my work ethic or intelligence based on the size of my body.

When I strongly state my opinion, people see it as assertive rather than aggressive.

My family can usually afford (without much hardship) to do the things that my friends want to do for entertainment.

I can choose the style of dress that I feel comfortable in and most reflects my identity, and I know that I will not be stared at in public.

I do not worry about walking alone at night.

I can book an airline flight, go to a movie, or ride in a car and not worry about whether there will be a seat that can accommodate me.

I can use the “flesh-colored” crayons to color my family and have it match our skin color.