Growing up I never thought twice about the privileges I had over different ethnic groups. This year I am currently taking a multicultural class that has opened my eyes on this subject. I have learned some of the privileges that I have had throughout my life is because I am a white living in America. Some of the privileges I have thought of that I take for granted are: Knowing that my race is the majority in school, not the minority. Going to a grocery store and the majority of the store is "American food". Knowing that I got, or did not get a job because of my capabilities not my race. Knowing the person that is over me in my job is most likely my same race. Having English be the official language of my country.
These privileges I have had throughout my life have been given to me. I did not have to work for them or earn them in any way. The only reason I have these privileges is because I live in America and I am white. Learning this about myself has been difficult. Even if I do not want these privileges because of my race I cannot just take them away. I can do something about it, I can stand up for this injustice and start teaching that race should not have privilege over another. We all should be treated as equals.
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