Privilege Is Afraid Of Differences
The belief that everyone in our culture is afraid of differences, according to Johnson, is just a way of keeping the “different people” on the outside. In his book Johnson states that differences do not deter people but usually peaks their curiosity. Johnson states that we are not afraid of the unknown. What actually scares us is the assumptions we have. This mythical fear of differences is just masking out judgements against the people who are not the same as us. Difference only exists because as a culture we choose to recognize it. As a culture we allow the white race to hold the power. We see the white race as the dominant race which is why their privilege exists. If as a culture we chose to not place significance on the color of one's skin
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Privilege is receiving unearned benefits, that others do not receive simply because they are different from the group receiving these advantages or benefits. One form of this privilege is “unearned entitlements” this privilege is something that everyone should have. It is simple things such as feeling a sense of belonging or security in their everyday life. An example of this privilege is going to the store and not feeling like the store clerk is following you around to make sure you aren't shoplifting. It is not unheard of for a black adolescent to be followed around a store to ensure they are not shoplifting, or for them to be wrongly accused of shoplifting just because they are black. Although this commonly happens to minorities it rarely happens to white people. This is something everyone should have but, unfortunately not everyone does. This privilege can turn into “unearned advantage” if it is given only to one group. This can happen commonly in the workplace. If one groups ideas or opinions are more valued just because of their skin color this could lead to an advantage when promotion time rolls
Privilege is receiving unearned benefits, that others do not receive simply because they are different from the group receiving these advantages or benefits. One form of this privilege is “unearned entitlements” this privilege is something that everyone should have. It is simple things such as feeling a sense of belonging or security in their everyday life. An example of this privilege is going to the store and not feeling like the store clerk is following you around to make sure you aren't shoplifting. It is not unheard of for a black adolescent to be followed around a store to ensure they are not shoplifting, or for them to be wrongly accused of shoplifting just because they are black. Although this commonly happens to minorities it rarely happens to white people. This is something everyone should have but, unfortunately not everyone does. This privilege can turn into “unearned advantage” if it is given only to one group. This can happen commonly in the workplace. If one groups ideas or opinions are more valued just because of their skin color this could lead to an advantage when promotion time rolls