The definition of White privilege is when one group has something of value that other groups are denied, simply because of the groups they belong to, rather than what, they have done or have failed to do. I believe that in today’s society there is no white privilege, we are no longer living in the past and need to realize this and move forward in order to make improvements for our country and populace as a whole.
Jon Stewart needs to understand that his insistence of ‘white privilege’ existing in today’s society, to the extent it existed in 1950’s, only drives people to believe they are trapped in a ‘no win’ situation. Look, some people, can read a book and know everything in it from page one to the end. Others have to work harder to garner the same information. There is no race barrier to this fact. Working harder to improve one’s self is not a bad thing. Not working and falling prey to the belief that you have no chance, as Jon Stewart would have you believe, is a bad thing. With the Civil Rights Act passed by Republicans in the 1960’s and Affirmative Action, Minorities, including Blacks have had every opportunity afforded to them. The difference between getting that job and not getting it is mostly attitude. Change your attitude, get some experience and education and you will do just fine. It is about what you are willing to do for yourself not what others can do for me.
There is no white privilege maybe we should say rich privilege, with more people of color coming into money, the white privilege needs expanding on. There are poor people, super rich people and a whole lot of people in between these groups who are always struggling to get ahead or stay where they are. If you put your mind to it and you have the skills and can do the hard work and do what it takes then everything is possible. However, where you come from can influence this greatly. By choosing to sell drugs and make prostitution glamorous occupations, you will not become successful. When you have an attitude and chip on your shoulder, it will affect how people deal with you. If you do not carry yourself well or lack confidence, you will not get hired for a job position. That goes for any color, race, ethnicity, religion, or any other method of differentiating between people.
I live in a very integrated neighborhood that serves as glowing proof that people of all races in America have the capacity to earn, succeed, buy nice houses in nice places, and raise a family. Stewart pretends that people who watch the news are unaware, but he certainly seems to choose to ignore all inconvenient facts when supporting his own ideologically.
Therefore, we need to quit making excuses and placing blame on others for our lack of integrity and motivation to move forward in life. It is not a matter of white or black, male or female or any other division which we seek, but a matter of the values we leave behind. We have the knowledge and power to make change to improve our situation just put forth the effort.
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