Not so much as my personal opinion on this as it is an opportunity to share this video.
https://youtu.be/Ysi5IqlIVoE
I really appreciate the points laid out. I've been called out on my "white privilege" before, despite not being 100% white (I'm one of those "mixed species," lol.)
One thing I have noticed is that, when going in for jobs, even if I'm qualified for them, I'm usually turned down. In some instances, a friend, who just so happens to be darker than I, gets hired instead.
I've tried very, very hard not to call this racism, but it's happened so much that I can't help but think, at least where I live, there's a sort of "quota" that I simply don't fit.
Perhaps it's just a conspiracy of mine, but if it's true, it's definitly not fair. Jobs, scholarships, etc, should go ONLY to the people most qualified, not whoever will add "diversity" to the workplace or campus.
If my friends are more qualified for the position than I am, then they surely deserve the job over me. But I know for a fact in at least some of these situations that I had more training in the field than they did.
Call it what you may, that's just my story.
every race has certain privileges. hell ever group can( im a vet and i use those privileges ) but checking your privilege seem retarded to me. its not your fault its there . its a way to make your self feel better by shaming yourself.