Privilege and Its Implications in Society
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Brenda J. Allen, Ph.D.
October 20, 2015
Why Transform
Teaching and Learning?
Privilege
Advantaged status based on social identity
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Class Privilege
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I can be sure that my social class will be an advantage if I
seek medical or legal help.
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I am reasonably sure that I or my family will not have to
skip meals because we cannot afford to eat.
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I don’t have to rely on public transportation to travel to
work or school; I can afford my own vehicle.
Ability Privilege
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I can assume that I will easily have physical access to any
building and all areas within that building.
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I have never been taunted, teased, or socially ostracized
due to a disability.
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I don’t have to decide whether or not to disclose that I
have an invisible disability to an employer or teacher.
Religion Privilege
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I can assume that I will not have to work or go to school on
my religious holidays.
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I do not worry about consequences of disclosing my
religious identity to others.
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Implicit or explicit references to religion where I work or
go to school conform to my religious beliefs.
Sexuality Privilege
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I can move about in public without fear of being harassed
or physically attacked because of my sexuality.
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I can go for months without me or anyone else referring
explicitly to my sexuality.
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People don't ask me why I “chose” my sexual orientation.
Race Privilege
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In all of my educational experiences, curricula have taught
about my race in positive ways.
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When I shop, I feel assured that store employees will not
follow me or closely watch me because of my race.
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I am never asked to speak for all the people of my racial
group.
Sex/Gender Privilege
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If I have children and a successful career, few people will
ask me how I balance my professional and personal lives.
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Major religions in the world are led mainly by people of the
same sex as I am.
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I do not have to think about the message my wardrobe
sends about my sexual availability.
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Exploring various forms of privilege such as class, ability, religion, sexuality, and race, this content delves into the advantages individuals may have based on their social identities. It discusses how privilege influences one's access to resources, treatment in society, and overall experiences in different contexts.
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Transform Teaching and Transform Teaching and Learning by Learning by Unpacking Unpacking Privilege Privilege Brenda J. Allen, Ph.D. October 20, 2015
Why Transform Teaching and Learning?
Privilege Advantaged status based on social identity
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Class Privilege I can be sure that my social class will be an advantage if I seek medical or legal help. I am reasonably sure that I or my family will not have to skip meals because we cannot afford to eat. I don t have to rely on public transportation to travel to work or school; I can afford my own vehicle.
Ability Privilege I can assume that I will easily have physical access to any building and all areas within that building. I have never been taunted, teased, or socially ostracized due to a disability. I don t have to decide whether or not to disclose that I have an invisible disability to an employer or teacher.
Religion Privilege I can assume that I will not have to work or go to school on my religious holidays. I do not worry about consequences of disclosing my religious identity to others. Implicit or explicit references to religion where I work or go to school conform to my religious beliefs.
Sexuality Privilege I can move about in public without fear of being harassed or physically attacked because of my sexuality. I can go for months without me or anyone else referring explicitly to my sexuality. People don't ask me why I chose my sexual orientation.
Race Privilege In all of my educational experiences, curricula have taught about my race in positive ways. When I shop, I feel assured that store employees will not follow me or closely watch me because of my race. I am never asked to speak for all the people of my racial group.
Sex/Gender Privilege If I have children and a successful career, few people will ask me how I balance my professional and personal lives. Major religions in the world are led mainly by people of the same sex as I am. I do not have to think about the message my wardrobe sends about my sexual availability.
