2). Explain the concept "white men of privilege". Do you agree with the concept? Why or why not?
After reading the text I felt that Harris explained “white me privilege” as “social, economic, and political power in this country has long resided with upper-class and upper-middle-class white European males of wealth and privilege.” (96)
It is hard to say if I agree or disagree completely with this concept. I think that in the United States over a period of time we have changes our ways. I feel that today’s society is much more diverse and gives the opportunity for other races to have the same social, economic, and political status. A great example of this is our current President Obama. I also think that in today’s social you do still seem some hierarchies of power with upper-class to middle-class white men. Some companies still do choose to give the opportunities of success to only these white men. I think over time though that we will see less of this “white power privilege” because our society will be more accepting and have a more diverse look at what is acceptable.
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I agree with your concept of white men of privilege and how our society today has a much more diverse way of giving opportunity to youths. I also like how you explained the way President Obama has coincided with the same social economic as the people of today. It's hard for some people to realize how hard it is to make it in today's society because opportunities are given them on a silver platter. Especially with the budget cuts happening with many students who are hard, enthusiastic, and great students who don't have the same education than a person who does have the money to pay for their education.
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