RE: My privilege as a straight, white, cisgender, middle class thin male
January 13, 2015 at 10:07 pm
(January 13, 2015 at 8:11 pm)Davka Wrote: There's another way to look at this: If you had the choice to be born into any group you chose, what would you go for?
Most people would agree that White is a good idea, it's just easier.
American? Yeah, or maybe Canadian if you don't mind the cold.
Wealthy? No-brainer. Middle-class at the very least.
Cisgendered? Well, duh! Who wouldn't want to be comfortable in their own skin?
Straight? Again, it's just easier.
Thin? Another no-brainer.
Male? Might get a little pushback on this, but seriously - do you really want to deal with pregnancy and menstrual periods? Not to mention all the societal crap.
Only by growing dreads and playing street music do I have the tiniest shot at getting my fair share of abuse.
I don't know. All those things are more geared towards the way to be most comfortable in life. Not everyone's goal in life is to be comfortable. I'd much rather be interesting
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