Some may call it trolling, but the “Privilege Tournament” - TopicsExpress



          

Some may call it trolling, but the “Privilege Tournament” really only acknowledges that privilege has failed as a social justice strategy, at least outside of more nuanced environs like the academy. During my liberal arts days, one of the most useful experiences I had was participating in an exercise in which everyone stood in a line and certain “privileges” were read out—for example, “Attending college for you was never a question of money,” or “When you go shopping, security does not follow you around.” Those who enjoyed one would step forward while those who didn’t were left behind. In a half-hour or so, I became aware of benefits that I enjoy as a white man that I’d never thought about, as well as remembering ones I didn’t accrue because I was gay. The experience was unsettling—in a good way—and continues to be useful as I move through the world.
Posted on: Wed, 25 Sep 2013 23:28:16 +0000

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