Thursday, 16 October 2014 12:18 PM
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So I would just like to get some clarity on what white privilege is. Currently from what I am getting is white people are not getting more than they should, they are getting what should be the standard. In other words in general they grew up in a good household, were able to get a good education, etc. and this has been true for many generations so it has been a pretty solidified system. As for other races until recently they were forced into poverty, poor education, etc.. Since this is only about 3 generations old at most the other races are still at a disadvantage. This meaning since the 1st generation was in poverty, with low education, etc. The second generation overall was below the standard because they couldn't get as much help from the previous generation but were better than the 1st. So the third generation was then being helped by the second who was still below the standard meaning they were generally also below the standard. However, this is just a generality because as we know there are people who did skyrocket near the standard and thus their children were about standard level. There are also plenty of white people who follow the same path of recovering however, their path was not set in motion due to racism in the past. So this whole white privilege is basically just about growing up in a certain quality of household created by a series of what quality of household influenced the previous generation. Now please tell me if this is correct because I am trying to wrap my head around this concept. If I am correct then does the assumption it does not apply to the individual at all work? For example a black person who grew up in a good household is at the exact same level as the white privilege standard therefore they cannot say that they had it tougher for being black. In the same way a white person cannot say they have it easier if their household was below that standard. However, the circumstances leading to that were completely different. Also if my explanation on white privilege is correct does that not also mean that anyone who comes into the country now are unaffected? And final question, If my thoughts on white privilege are correct wouldn't it be more appropriate to call it the household effect, or really something that shows more that it is a household effect or something instead of such a sweeping generalization? If I am wrong please do say so and give a CLEAR and DETAILED explanation. I am sick of trying to connect the dots since so many people seem to know what it is but nobody can thoroughly explain it. Also if I am wrong you don't need to answer the later questions in the post. Please help me figure this out
Thursday, 16 October 2014 11:53 AM
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I am a 21 year old girl and I have never seen dirty dancing....
Thursday, 16 October 2014 11:51 AM
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You came into my work today with your sister and we flirted but it was too busy to give you my number! I hope you come back soon!
Thursday, 16 October 2014 11:48 AM
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Sometimes I wish I was raised in a male dominant household so I can be an ass to women and smoke pot all the time so I can play that "bad boy" role........being the nice guy is all bullshit you never win.......
Thursday, 16 October 2014 10:57 AM
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I need to find a boy that loves moto/Supercross as much as I do.
Thursday, 16 October 2014 10:36 AM
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To the douche that broke my mirror off on homecoming weekend... I got a new mirror. What now bitch!!
Thursday, 16 October 2014 10:31 AM
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I hate it here. I transferred to EC because it has a better pre-med program but I hate this place. I want to transfer back to my old school. I don't know what to do. Do I stay in a place I hate for just a few more years until I can go to grad school or do I go back to my old school where I loved the city and the vibes and not mention the guy I am in love with is there (he won't do long distance), but risk the chance of not making it into med school because they don't have a strong program. It feels like it's a loose loose situation either I get the schooling I want but hate everyday or I get the city and social life I want but not the education. I know in the end I'm just going to stay here which means I have 2 years of bored misery to look forward to...hooray...
Thursday, 16 October 2014 10:18 AM
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i'm sorry, but I just can't anymore. I see who you are now, how you've changed. You'd rather be treated as a piece of meat or a booty call than actually be cherished by me or someone in general. Im not perfect by any means necessary, but at least my morals stayed the same. This time I'm gonna say goodbye. I spent too much time fixated on us or that maybe you'd see someday that you made a mistake giving up. Seeing who you are now, I need to just forget you. I'm sorry, but it's not like you'll miss me. Good bye. I'll always feel something for you, but I can't stand around waiting anymore.