Both of this weeks readings gave detailed explanations of privilege and opression. I think a lot of times people think of privilege as having extravagant things and opportunities. Not realizing that they themselves are privileged in many simple ways and are taking it for granted. As shown in the list of privileges included in “White Privilege” by Peggy McIntosh. This reading focuses on white privilege which is an unearned power based around systematic racism. I think privilege has a wide definition but it can be categorized. There is privilege based on race, sex, and social status as well as simple privileges like having a home or healthcare that may not necessarily have to do with race, sex, or social status. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Marilyn Frye discusses how many people consider themselves oppressed due to insignificant frustrations. While privilege is often overlooked, oppression is often overused. Frye explains that people claiming to be oppressed because of any inconvenience takes away from true issues of opression. Opression causes barriers for fundamental human rights and greatly effect people’s lives. As discussed in the reading, it is not a term that should be taken lightly. Privilege and opression are complex topics that are associated with many other social issues. You can’t discuss them without also discussing topics like race, sex, or social status.