Privilege: Visible or Invisible?

Meet Peggy McIntosh. 

She wrote an important piece titled, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.”

This classic piece was written several decades ago; however, here we will to explore how it might be relevant for today. 

Based on your reading by Peggy McIntosh [Here: mcintosh.pdf Download mcintosh.pdf],

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consider the following questions: 

1. According to McIntosh, what are some ways that white privilege might be invisible?

2. What are some other invisible privileges regarding race that you might add to this list?

3.  What are some ways that people with light skin advantage can use their privilege for the benefit of others?