04/14/2019
What is privilege and how does it impact our society?
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Welcome to the Privilege Scale, where I take the time to find the final definition of what privilege is. Follow me as I awkwardly force myself to go out into the world and talk to people. Through my research and coincident meetings, I will know what privilege is and how it impacts our society.
Definition of "Privilege"
- The Noun "Privilege" - a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor, especially: such a right or immunity attached specifically to a position or an office
- The Verb "to Privilege" - to accord a higher value or superior position to
- The Adjective "Privileged" - belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored
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The Privilege of Pronoun Art Header
This artwork was created by Celia Jacobs and was used in an article written by Elizabeth Reis. The article talks about how people identify differently are heavily excluded and underprivileged when it comes to fitting into society. To look at other works of art on privilege, click on Privilege Art.
Link to article in the picture.
"Getting the opportunity to do something that you couldn't do when you had less. When you come to America you can do the things that you haven't before."
- Carrel
"When someone has the entitled ability to do something or to get away with an action even when they are not aware of it."
- Kaylene
"Something that you're given the opportunity to do that other people might not have"