White Privilege Pros And Cons

White privilege is the set of advantages white people in a society typically experience that people of other races do not experience. While many white people do not see themselves as privileged, the truth is they are. The privilege can be as small having a flesh-colored band aid match your skin tone to being sure you won't be harassed or followed around a store. White privilege not only affects the education children are given but also isolates those who don't benefit from white privilege. White privilege affects the education children are given which can cause isolation. In history class, when children are taught about the "founding fathers", the founding fathers are most likely white. When children are taught about civilization, they are
This can cause isolation in the classroom between students because they feel one race is superior to the other. Another white privilege seen is white people being largely represented in the media. The media shows pleasant, appealing pictures of white victims and suspects while people of color are painted as criminals. The media not only paints white people as angels who can do no wrong, but they also stereotype people of color. When a white person has a "altercation" with the law, their white privilege can guarantee this will not be associated with their race. In fact, the media paints them out to be considered a "lone wolf" while just a minor run in with law for a person of color can damage the representation for the people of their race. When it comes to the police, white privilege plays a major factor. A white person would probably feel very comfortable around the police because they are, after all supposed to 'serve and protect', but this isn't always the case. Because people of color are stereotyped as thugs and criminals, they rarely feel safe around the police because of