This week’s discussion on oppression was a very interesting one. In one way, I knew and already had an idea of what oppression is. In the reading titled White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh, something that stood out to me was when they wrote ” They may say that they will work to improve women’s status, in the society, the university, or the curriculum, but they can’t or won’t support the idea of lessening men’s”. I found it rather interesting that McIntosh decided to include this in their piece because it is one of those things that could anger an audience. But at the same time, I feel like that is necessary to get an image across. To make sure many are aware of the countless amount of oppression many women feel. Sometimes it is anger that can make someone want a change more than before. As for the video about privilege, it was very touching because it made me realize just how much privilege I have as well as how I can experience oppression. Yet it made me also think about how although privilege is sometimes seen as a bad thing, we can utilize our privilege to help others.