One point I disgree about is "I can go into a music shop and count on finding the music of my race represented." Depending on when this article was written, most music now a days is made by people of color. I can definitely argue new music such as rap, pop and hip-hop. I feel it is actually harder to find new music made by white people. In my opinion, this example is the opposite of white privilege.
One point that I agree with is "I can go shopping alone most of the time, pretty well assured that I will not be followed or harassed." I see this at work often. I work at Target and we have security that walks around and investigates people. If you observe long enough, they pay more intention to people of color than white people. Whether this is a policy for them to follow or their own personal actions, it still gives white people the privilege and advantage as a customer.
McIntosh had strong arugements that were based from her personal life and personal experiences. As a white female, she knew she had privileges but did not realize how many she had until she sat down and started to write them down.
I like what you said about your job at Target and the security paying more close attention to people of color. When I read this article, I didn't realize that things like that actually happen, it really proves that there is a lack of equality.
ReplyDeleteWow I really like that you included your experience at Target. That really shows that it is a really issue still in this society. Also nice picture! I used the same one :).
ReplyDeleteI think your point about the music was really valid, when reading the article I didn't pick up on that, but it is very true, at least for the genres you listed.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Grammy's last evening. Saw Taylor Swift, Beck, Sam Smith,Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett among others. Then what about the scope of music - opera, classical music, country music, Broadway, swing, etc. Look at the choices available on the cable station. Mostly representative of McIntosh's statement. I have seen this whole spectrum in a place like Barnes and Noble that sells music.
ReplyDeleteI watched the Grammy's last evening. Saw Taylor Swift, Beck, Sam Smith,Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett among others. Then what about the scope of music - opera, classical music, country music, Broadway, swing, etc. Look at the choices available on the cable station. Mostly representative of McIntosh's statement. I have seen this whole spectrum in a place like Barnes and Noble that sells music.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the country section of music? Its not necessarily hard to find a musician who is of color but its all based on what genre you look at. Country for example, only has one colored male singer. You aren't wrong about this point, but there are holes in your statement. Regardless I enjoy your input as a Target worker and its security. You are seeing first hand how white privilege is evident in our society.
ReplyDeleteI like your point on music but then would still say that the type of music almost predetermines that race that has the privileged just based on societal stereotypes. As you mentioned rap and others country. Instead of having music in general it is genre linked with race. As far as you Target stereotype - I have also seen and heard experiences of who to pay particular attention to in jobs and it is often not the "white person."
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about this article i agreed and disagreed at different points especially when she started stating her conditions! i agree with you 100 percent, a lot of these points can be argued for sure.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about this article i agreed and disagreed at different points especially when she started stating her conditions! i agree with you 100 percent, a lot of these points can be argued for sure.
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