At first thought, I would consider myself an unprivileged individual. However, after investigating this topic more deeply, I believe that there is no simple answer to the question of privilege.
There are several factors about my background and identity that put me at a disadvantage compared to some other people. First, I am a female, which makes me a victim of various social biases and expectations. For instance, in my Asian culture, women are expected to be quiet, not argue with men, and regard the male population as superior. Second, I am bisexual, which means I receive fewer social benefits from the society that appraises heterosexuality. However, there is at least one aspect that makes me privileged compared to some individuals. I am born into a family that has provided me with all the necessary requirements for a living, like food and shelter. At the same time, some people may be unfortunate enough not to have even these basic advantages.
Initially, my first thought was that I was unprivileged. Nevertheless, after becoming more familiar with social privilege theory, I have found that privileged people frequently tend not to notice their innate social advantages. This revelation has resulted in me questioning my convictions about the level of privilege I have and realizing that I may be privileged in ways that I am not aware of. For instance, not everyone lives in a family or society that provides them with the opportunity to receive high-quality formal education. Therefore, I became convinced that the concept of privilege crucially depends on a perspective. It means that most people may be privileged from one point of view and unprivileged from another one.