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In reply to the discussion: White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack [View all]bart95
(488 posts)36. 27. I can find countless threads daily on DU telling me that my race is unjust nt
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I would argue that "institutionalized" racism isn't broken down primarily by individuals
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#13
Historically this the case, to protect the society against "isms" of all type laws have to be...
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#14
That individuals don't break he "isms" of human nature its usually a group of people enacting
uponit7771
Apr 2012
#51
I don't think there are many people who would deny the existence of privilege. But I don't think
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#17
That may be. Or perhaps you're misunderstanding some of them. Be that as it may,
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#25
Also, I'd add that so long as there is a system of privilege, some will be privileged. The
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#22
My life is EXACTLY opposite of what is listed here. Wil, by posting this here, you've set out what
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#8
"I can be sure that if I ask to talk to 'the person in charge' I will be facing a person of my race"
Nye Bevan
Apr 2012
#10
I had a fellow DUer tell me in another thread that White Privilege doesn't exist
nadine_mn
Apr 2012
#27
You know, when I read these "privilege lists" posted on DU, I want to call bullshit
Orrex
Apr 2012
#30
these endless 'white privilage' threads on this site are starting to remind me of hotel rwanda
bart95
Apr 2012
#35
Are you saying you're white and somehow feel threatened or intimidated by these threads?
bullwinkle428
Apr 2012
#37