The article’s main argument is that privilege is not something everyone should strive for, as it does not confer moral strength and can lead to dominance over less powerful groups. This argument is supported by the author’s discussion of privilege and its positive and negative effects and the ways in which it is conferred upon certain groups (McIntosh, 1988). The author’s biases can be seen in their analysis of privilege, primarily focused on race, gender, and sexual orientation, and their assumption that unearned privilege is always damaging. Society must recognize its biases and challenge the notion that privilege is something that should be sought for a more equitable and just society.
The implications of the author’s argument are far-reaching, both politically and socially. They suggest that privilege should not be ideal and that there should be a greater focus on equal opportunity for all. It also demonstrates the need to recognize the embedded forms of advantage and dominance and to work to dismantle these systems (McIntosh, 1988). From my point of view, this article brings up important facts about privilege and its effects on different groups. It is necessary to acknowledge the biases that exist in society and to strive for an organization that is more equitable and just.
Before reading the article, my biases were primarily related to privilege and its implications. This claim was considered mainly regarding race, gender, and sexual orientation. Still, it is important to consider the other forms of ownership that exist in society, such as age or nationality. This article similar of other readings in the course that discussed privilege and its implications (Okonofua, 2013). It showed me how privilege can be linked to different systems in society and how this affects different groups. Analysis of this work was helpful to learn more about the various forms of privilege, their effects, and the importance of recognizing and challenging these systems.
Having had this reading experience, society must be more aware of the different forms of privilege and their implications. Society also should challenge the notion of privilege being something to strive for and work to create a more equitable society. Every human should also recognize my biases and strive to be more aware of different forms of privilege and their effects (Okonofua, 2013). This article is an important reminder to acknowledge and challenge the various forms of privilege and their impact.
This article has highlighted the importance of understanding the different forms of privilege, their implications, and how they can lead to dominance over less powerful groups. It has also made me more aware of my biases and provided me with new insights into how to challenge the notion of privilege being something to strive for (McIntosh, 1988). In the future, people will strive to be more aware of the different forms of privilege and their implications and to challenge the systems that confer a privilege to create a more equitable society.
It is essential to create a more equitable society and strive for equal opportunity for all. We must acknowledge the embedded forms of advantage and dominance and work to dismantle these systems. We must also recognize our own biases and challenge the notion that privilege is something that should be sought. It is also essential to consider all forms of ownership and their implications and strive for a more equitable and just society. Only then can society create a more equitable and just society for all.
References
McIntosh, P. (1988). White privilege and male privilege: A personal account of coming to see correspondences through work in women’s studies. In collegeart.org. Web.
Okonofua, B. A. (2013). “I Am Blacker Than You.” SAGE Open, 3(3), 215824401349916. Web.