Thursday, March 6, 2014

HW# 2

Weekday class: DUE Monday 3/10
Friday class: DUE Friday 3/14

Read the essay "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" by Peggy McIntosh and answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper:

1.  In your own words, what is privilege in reference to this essay?  Give an example of a privilege YOU have.  
2.  What do you think of the list?  Are the things listed still true?  What isn't true?  Give specific examples.  
3.  Explain why you think she usues white privilege to explain male privilege.
4.  Give three examples of male privilege, three examples of heterosexual privilege, and three examples of able-bodied privilege.   
5.  Who has the most privilege in society? 

No comments:

Post a Comment