White Privilege

White Privilege
I thought that the entire writing was honest and to the point, both things I find very remarkable. She like Johnson said that we need to say the words in order for something to be done about these hidden problems that are very much out in the open. I thought her list was accurate and eye opening. She points out on number 15 that “I am never asked to speak for all the people of my racial group.” When I read it, I realized that I expect someone who is different than me to speak on behalf of the whole group. I know that I make judgments by what they say on that particular group. I have never been asked to speak for a group unless in a formal situation, in which it was only a 4-H club, but my speech was rehearsed and looked over careful.
I also like number 26 on the list. She says “I can choose blemish cover or bandages in “flesh” color that more of less matches my skin.” Even something as simple as that reinforces the whole idea that whiteness is held higher and more respectively than other people of color. I was astonished at something so small affecting our ideals, but it makes sense. I see that even the little things we do, or don’t do, encourage this mentality.