Chapter 10 - Privilege Flashcards
_________ is the unequal advantages of special group membership
Privilege
_________ and ________ go hand in hand
Oppression; privilege
Just as _________ opens the doors of opportunity, ________ slams them shut
privilege; oppression
The flip side of the coin of oppression is privilege in that it _______ one group at the _______ of many others
benefits; expense
What are the two kinds of privilege?
Earned and unearned
Often times, you only notice privilege when you _______ _____ ___
don’t have it
The ____________ feelings resulting from confronting one’s prejudices can create barriers to _____-_________ and ____-_______
uncomfortable; self-examination; self-worth
If we fail to examine our belief systems, world views, and ways of knowing, we will not be _________ _______ to meaningfully engage with others in society, and especially with clients
adequately prepared
What is the invisible knapsack?
A concept that contains the benefits or privileges that come to us daily because we are a member of a privileged group in society. And the truth is, we all have some privilege
What are different types of privilege? (Hint: 9 discussed in lecture)
- Middle or upper class privilege
- White privilege
- Age privilege
- Male privilege
- Traditional family privilege
- Non-disability privilege
- Body-type privilege
- Education level privilege
- Professional privilege
What are the three ways that we can choose to deal with our privilege?
- Demarcationist
- Incorporationist
- Egalitarian
Explain the demarcationist option
Non-inclusive, hierarchical, and keeps power and resources to themselves
Explain the incorporationist option
Is partially inclusive, but has marginally low-level inclusion
Explain the egalitarian option
Fully inclusive and respectful
What are the 5 points made about how do we confront privilege?
- Acknowledge that privilege and oppression exist
- Pay attention to people and their experiences
- Learn to listen
- Make noise and be seen.
- Oppression depends on silence
