[split] On Privilege

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(Nov 25, 2017 07:46 PM)Leigha Wrote: I really don't like the term ''privilege,'' although it would seem that white people (as a collective) have had advantages in US history, and perhaps to some degree, today. Can't deny that racism is sadly, still a thing. The reason why it's become a risky term to use, is that it tends to paralyze people to changing their circumstances. Your circumstances may be dire in life, but they don't determine your entire future, and terms like ''privilege'' limit people, instead of help them. Just my two cents.

Well said, Leigha.
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