Wednesday, April 16, 2008

If I Was A Rich White Man

I like to think that I am so righteous because my opinions support all of the oppressed, to think that I know all of the answers. Maybe I am right when it comes to my opinion. But today I wondered, what if I was a white man, with all of the privileges in the world. Would I still fight against oppression, easily question my own privilege, easily express disbelief against a society that has been telling me that I am perfect and I deserve all that I have all of me life? Would I try my best to maintain my position. How righteous would I be then? I have received a taste of privilege since enrolling in Duke. How have I handled that. Am I taking complete advantage of it, cause I am lucky to be here? Nope. Am I doing all that I can to create ways to help others like me get here? Nope. Am I doing all that I can to help others like me, who are already here succeed? I have not handled my privilege well. Guess I am on my way to being apart of the problem.

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