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Feminism and Diversity

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8. how did you come to realize it? was it naturally (as in just through observation?)

Tue May 22, 2012, 12:33 PM

May 2012

or was it through reading? training of some sort?

i am just curious as to how people get to recognize their privilege

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You know the one thing i have realized about privilege [View all] La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 OP

That is very insightful ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2012 #1

yes, i think it is. i also think is a human trait to think La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 #2

I remember reading a long time ago... RevStPatrick May 2012 #5

I admit I have it Uben May 2012 #6

I am educated and white obamanut2012 May 2012 #9

do you teach undergrads? or highschool? La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 #10

Undergrads obamanut2012 May 2012 #11

yes embrace your female privileges without shame or guilt :-) nt msongs May 2012 #13

its not my female privilege, attractiveness and able-bodiedness La Lioness Priyanka May 2012 #14

Eat every day. Sleep warm and dry. rrneck May 2012 #15

I have no problem admitting my extensive privilege. laconicsax May 2012 #16