Let’s Talk about Privilege

Justin Crawford
Jul 28, 2017 · 6 min read

Just hearing that word “privilege” makes some people become defensive. They immediately jump to their preconceived notions and want to yell down the throat of who said it or type furiously at the post that used it. It has become a common word in our day to day discussions on social issues, but what does it mean?

Privilege is defined as “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.” So, a privileged person enjoys something extra by way of rights or advantages that the non-priviliged person does not enjoy. The important…

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