Yesterday we spoke about privilege and the various privileges that we have experienced as a result of our gender, class, race, sexuality, education, and a variety of other factors. While it is often difficult to recognize our own privilege, I wonder, how privileged do you find yourself to be?
I'd also like you to read this piece by Princeton sophomore Tal Fortgang in which he argues against discussions of privilege. I'm curious, is Fortgang correct in his assertions? Is he the product of character or of certain privilege? Is it an amalgam of both? If Fortgang did not have particular privileges or advantages, would he still be penning this piece for the Princeton newspaper? Chime in, express your ideas, post relevant links, respond to one another and let's see what we can come up with!
I'd also like you to consider how our reading of Ta-Nihisi Coates's "The Case for Reparations" as well as Frederick Douglass's autobiography contribute to our discussion of privilege. How does our brief analysis of African-American history in the United States impact our perception of privilege in America? How does privilege contribute to the American identity and the American dream?
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