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In reply to the discussion: This Comic Will Forever Change the Way you Look at Privilege [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,059 posts)71. Ideas that are already recognized by a significant portion of the population
that is privileged in many ways but does not see itself as privileged. This cartoon only serves to reinforce their biases.
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I do understand the multiplicity of privilege, but I guess my point is that most ...
aikoaiko
May 2015
#46
The difference is not nearly as large as wealthy vs poor or black vs white. (nt)
jeff47
May 2015
#104
I think that the intended audience is those that don't see privilege as such a divider.
ehrnst
May 2015
#30
parents using the fruits of their labor to help their child do well is a priviledge that need to be
Romeo.lima333
May 2015
#38
what i see here in this example is cherry picking, assumptions and extrapolations
Romeo.lima333
May 2015
#62
Did you read the last cartoon on the left? Do you read what comes from your keyboard?
jtuck004
May 2015
#54
Exactly. There is no such thing. People work hard, and some are lucky enough to make a
jtuck004
May 2015
#65
Add to the general unfairness the fact that one emergency can wipe you out if you're poor.
DamnYankeeInHouston
May 2015
#18
I think no one really disputes this. The million dollar question which causes the ideological divide
redgreenandblue
May 2015
#19