White Privilege By Paula Rothenberg - 1954 Words

Racism is still a very prominent issue in America today. Yes, it has improved from the days of slavery, and we do have a black president; but society is nowhere near equal, and that is not acceptable. White Privilege by Paula Rothenberg truly opened my eyes to the extent of the social injustice on African Americans. Just by being white, one is oppressing another race because the privilege and respect that comes with the skin color. Whether intentional or not, the racism is still there and present and that is not acceptable. Being white, I’ve never suffered from the repercussions of racism, but after reading and becoming more aware of the suffering of African American’s, it is significant to write and spread the knowledge about racism and especially implicit racism. Everyone is surrounded by racism on a daily basis, and it’s important to be aware of your actions and the effects they have on society. I identify as a white female. I never thought about why I identify as white, partially because I never had to and as Tim Wise says, â€Å"Being white means never having to think about it† (Wise 1). My family is not entirely sure of our racial ethnicity, I know my mother is Jewish and my father is Christian, and by looks we are â€Å"white.† All born with blonde hair, blue eyes, and I am very pale. No one has ever questioned my looks other than telling me I need a tan. I never had to think about my racial identity or ethnicity because I am accepted as white. The idea of White Privilege isShow MoreRelatedRace as a Social Construct646 Words   |  3 Pagesracialization add to her  credibility as a source. Morning’s denial of any objectivity in racial classifications and unique outlines and critiques of racial beliefs lend to a coherent discourse on racial distinction. (119 words) Frankenburg, Ruth. White Women, Races Matters. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1993: 11-16 Print. 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