Educating Myself: Some Thoughts on "Privilege"
In light of what I've been reading recently and considering within my own life, I think it's ironic that so much of what came before now on this blog reeks of privilege, or "privilege." Specifically, my (previously) unidentified white female privilege. In my own defense, and many might argue I shouldn't be able to defend myself, 2011 and 2012 were not exactly times of massive introspection for anyone in terms of privilege outside of some academic circles. And even now, when privilege and those who have it have become the center of attention in the fight to equalize the playing field for those who do not, the question of whether or not one must apologize or feel guilt for being privileged in ways that one did not ask for, are cause for further discussion and in some cases, arguments. Given all that's happening currently within the world, and more closely here in our own country, the issue of privilege and the privilege framework has begun to receive attention