Allan Johnson
Truth be told this was a difficult read for me and although I am aware this was written a few decades ago, it doesn't negate the impact. I am learning to lean into my discomfort so that I can continue on my journey to be the change I want to see. Also, I want to acknowledge that I am doing this for the second time because I accidently deleted the wrong blog. So bare with me please.
The Author, Allan Johnson, argues, "we are all a part of the problem and there is no way of voiding that as long as we live in this world."
Point 1 Rodney King
"Can't we all get along?" Like any serious question, it sits and waits for what it deserves, which is a serious answer. I firmly believe the answer is complicated and has many layers. Johnson stated that "getting along is also an issue across differences of gender, sexual orientation AND numerous other divides." Therefore, I believe there is too much HIStory and to much at risk for us to get along.
Point 2 Diversity Wheel
Imagine going to bed and waking up someone else. Or imagine that your gender or sexual orientation had changed? How would that affect how people perceive you and treat you? How would it affect how you see yourself? How would it change the material circumstances of your life? Would it be better or worse? These are all great reflective questions for us to ask ourselves as we examine our own privilege or lack there off. I know I am.
Point 3 Types of Privilege
There are two types of privilege that McIntosh speaks about. The first is Unearned Entitlements. "These are entitlements ALL people should have, such as feeling safe in public spaces or working in a place where they feel they belong and are valued for what they contribute." when people take these entitlements away it forms into Unearned Advantage. (it gives dominant groups a competitive edge they are reluctant to acknowledge or give up.) The second privilege is called Conferred Dominance. (giving one group power over another)
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