DEFINITIONS

 

WHITE PRIVILEGE = 

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Dictionary definition: inherent advantages possessed by a white person on the basis of their race in a society characterized by racial inequality and injustice.

 

Our definition: Societal advantages attributed to a white or white appearing person on the basis of their appearance and behavior.

 

RELATED TERMINOLOGY

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• Racial Advantage

• Social Advantage

• Economic Advantage

• Benefit

• Entitlement

• Immunity

• Exemption

• Birthright

• Authority

 

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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• Dear White People (Netflix)

• What is White Privilege by Dr. Phil

• Black-ish (Netflix)

• Why do so many white people deny the existence of white privilege?

• Chelsea Handler’s new Netflix white privilege documentary misses the mark

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REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA

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• Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea https://www.netflix.com/title/80244973

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