According to the author Peggy McIntosh privilege is like an “invisible, weightless knapsack” she writes that white men are oblivious to their privileges. That white men walk around in denial and although white men acknowledge the disadvantages of women – men will not support the idea of lessening their privilege’s. I ask why they should lessen their privileges? I know I wouldn’t - anyone in their right mind would not. Instead of taking away they can help the disadvantaged.
What privileges would you add to this list when examining your own experiences?
What privileges would I add to Peggy McIntosh’s list? – I cannot think of anything to add. I can disagree with what is on the list. I don’t think that I could live anywhere I wanted to and be accepted. I do think men and women are judged by their body size, type, smell and appearance. I do think that if a person no matter what race, or gender talking with their mouth full of food is just plan …show more content…
I am not blind. I have no intention of giving them away.

The author notes that 'There are no patterns for relating across our human differences as equal.’ In what way have we become “programmed” to respond to difference? Why?
What does she want from me? I can accept her as black women. I can respect her sexual preference. I don’t have to like it or practice it. I am not going to lie down and let someone walk all over my values and belief because she feels oppressed.
In what way have we become “programmed” to respond to difference? Why?
Are we programmed? Let’s look at the laws of nature. This has nothing to do with religion. Can two male reproduce? NO. Can two female reproduce? NO. Can to males love each other? YES. Can to female love each other? YES. Does it make sense to me? NO.
The author writes that we have become “programed to respond to difference… with fear and loathing” and that we as humans handle that difference in one of the below three