Discussion 5

This video about privilege is very touching. I loved the physical representation that visually shows us what privilege is. Immediately when I thought about how privilege affected me, I thought well I am a black woman who comes from a poor family… not very privileged. When I watched the video and heard all the questions that were being asked, yes, I had to take a few steps back but there were plenty of questions that did not apply to me a well. I never realized that my mother having health insurance for her family because of her job (police officer) was a privilege. I never realized my mother buying me books, or taking me on vacations was a privilege. Even though I had to take out a student loan, I never realized that college was a privilege. This exercise definitely opened my eyes to being grateful for what we take for granted, and to be mindful that others don’t have these privileges. One example of microinvalidation that ive experienced is people telling me its no way I am fully black because of my hair texture, or always telling me I have “good hair”. This is a perfect example of a microinvalidation because is reflects on their self esteem which shows they are not happy or content with their own hair texture.