Students were required to address ‘whiteness’ and describe what the term ‘white’ means, as well as explain how they ‘navigate race’ in their daily lives.

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    10 months ago

    That seems to say you should use all your privileges all you can, “but for the good”… while trying not to use them, striving for actual meritocracy, is the wrong way?

    Yeah, in retrospect those might be wise words, in a “when among wolves, bite first then be good later” sense, but I find it kind of shitty as a goal for society. Oh well.

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      10 months ago

      You are talking about the introductory text of the video. If you read it once more, you will see that what you mention in your comment is not relevant. Anyways, the important stuff are in the video.

      I suggested the Ted talk because one can see her process, since she came to these conclusions thanks to self-reflection and thoughtfulness.

      If you prefer reading, here is the text:
      White privilege: unpacking the invisible knapsack - Peggy McIntosh