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Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

From a female, this is horsechit.

Inasdume you'll be telling us which parts aren't true on a sociatial level, and not just a "well that's not how people treat me/I don't adhere to these norms!" level

It is your black, female privilege that allows you to say this

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Also white privilege isn't real because some white people are poor.

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Also white privilege isn't real because some white people are poor.

It's not white privilege, it's majority privilege. It's just a fact of life. Try finding white privilege in South Africa or Japan. It doesn't exist.

Straight hair privilege pisses me off. Straight hair privilege is being able to walk into a store and easily finding a shampoo suitable for your hair, or finding a hairdresser who knows how to cut your hair type. Boob privilege is being able to find shirts that fit you correctly, or bathing suits outside of the girls section. Free boob jobs for all!!! Screw average boob privilege.

I think we need to get back on topic.

Anyone been lucky enough to see one of these on the back of some *kitten*'s car? Makes me want to take a sledgehammer to it.

Imagine if there was a similar sticker referring to another group based on appearance. I can think of a few examples that would not be legal. These should be illegal too I reckon.

This is the logic that got Obama elected. Twice.

Its called freedom of speech. You can read about it in the US Constitution. While I personally think you are a turd if this is on your car, i also feel you shouldn't have your right to look like an idiot infringed upon...

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Also white privilege isn't real because some white people are poor.

It's not white privilege, it's majority privilege. It's just a fact of life. Try finding white privilege in South Africa or Japan. It doesn't exist.

Straight hair privilege pisses me off. Straight hair privilege is being able to walk into a store and easily finding a shampoo suitable for your hair, or finding a hairdresser who knows how to cut your hair type. Boob privilege is being able to find shirts that fit you correctly, or bathing suits outside of the girls section. Free boob jobs for all!!! Screw average boob privilege.

...are you point to South Africa of all places and saying white privilege doesn't exist?


For. Real?

I cannot.

You might want to research what is going on in South Africa right now. Black privilege in South Africa not having your homes burned to the ground, your children raped and beheaded, your husband tortured and you forced to eat his penis during the ongoing boer genocide.

I'm South African, please tell me what is going there right now? Please tell me how many of these tortures and murders are investigated and justice handed out?

Pfft.

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Also white privilege isn't real because some white people are poor.

It's not white privilege, it's majority privilege. It's just a fact of life. Try finding white privilege in South Africa or Japan. It doesn't exist.

Straight hair privilege pisses me off. Straight hair privilege is being able to walk into a store and easily finding a shampoo suitable for your hair, or finding a hairdresser who knows how to cut your hair type. Boob privilege is being able to find shirts that fit you correctly, or bathing suits outside of the girls section. Free boob jobs for all!!! Screw average boob privilege.

...are you point to South Africa of all places and saying white privilege doesn't exist?


For. Real?

I cannot.

Try finding white privilege in South Africa

...

I KNOW!!!!


This has to be a joke. It can't be serious! My mind is blown.


Next people will be telling me racism doesn't exist in Australia and it's just American perception!

You might want to research what is going on in South Africa right now. Black privilege in South Africa not having your homes burned to the ground, your children raped and beheaded, your husband tortured and you forced to eat his penis during the ongoing boer genocide.

I'm South African, please tell me what is going there right now? Please tell me how many of these tortures and murders are investigated and justice handed out?

Pfft.

Wait a second...

I am a straight, white, middle class, male. I think this means I was born into priviledge


I need to know my privileges ASAP plz

Maybe trying to be funny ... but it's not working.

Here's a quick summary of some of your privileges, based on just one of the items on your list:

-If you have a bad day or are in a bad mood, people aren’t going to blame it on your sex
They blame it on my cray
-You can be careless with your money and not have people blame it on your sex
Um...yes they do
-You can be a careless driver and not have people blame it on your sex
Aren't women considered better drivers?
-You can be confident that your coworkers won’t assume you were hired because of your sex
I was hired because of my sex. Women are rarely hired into construction related positions.
-If you are never promoted, it isn’t because of your sex
Women don't get promoted?
-You can expect to be paid equitably for the work you do, and not paid less because of your sex
My company has pay grades and most women in non-factory positions get paid more than me.
-If you are unable to succeed in your career, that won’t be seen as evidence against your sex in the workplace
If a woman doesn't succeed, she can blame it on sexism
-A decision to hire you won’t be based on whether or not the employer assumes you will be having children in the near future
That is a legitimate concern to a business owner.
-Work comfortably (or walk down a public street) without the fear of sexual harassment
As a highly desirable male I deal with sexual harassment daily.
-Walk alone at night without the fear of being raped or otherwise harmed
As a man I could be jumped by degenerates, while walking alone, to prove their manhood.
-Go on a date with a stranger without the fear of being raped
During my last first date I said no repeatedly and was forced.
-Dress how you want and not worry it will be used as a defense if you are raped
I'm fairly sure that is no longer a valid defense.
-If you are straight, you are not likely to be abused by your partner, or to be told to continue living in an abusive household for your children
I've been hit by women.
-You can decide not to have children and not have your masculinity questioned
Yes it is. Men are told all of the time that "they will want to have children in the future".
-If you choose to have children, you will praised for caring for your children, instead of being expected to be the full-time caretaker
Plenty of women give SAHMs grief for choosing to stay at home and not entering the workforce.
-Balance a career and a family without being called selfish for not staying at home (or being constantly pressured to stay at home)
See above.
-If you are straight and decide to have children with your partner, you can assume this will not affect your career
Of course it would.
-If you rise to prominence in an organization/role, no one will assume it is because you slept your way to the top
If I did it will likely be because I did just that.
-You can seek political office without having your sex be a part of your platform
No, just my sexual preferences and relationships with the opposite sex scrutinized.
-You can seek political office without fear of your relationship with your children, or who you hire to take care of them, being scrutinized by the press
I'm pretty sure that this is false.
-Most political representatives share your sex, particularly the higher-ups
So?
-You can ask for the “person in charge” and will likely be greeted by a member of your sex
So?
-As a child, you were able to find plenty of non-limiting, gender role stereotyped media to view
I don't understand this.
-If you don’t spend much time on your appearance, you won’t have to worry about about being criticized at work or in social situations
My appearance is scrutinized daily.
-You can spend time on your appearance without having people criticizing you for upholding unhealthy gender norms
What?
-If you’re not conventionally attractive (or in shape), you don’t have to worry as much about that negatively affecting your potential
This is 100% false. Studies have shown that attractive people are promoted more.
-You are not pressured by peers and society to be thin as much as the opposite sex
Yet that pressure is still there.
-You’re not expected to spend excessive amounts of money on grooming, style, and appearance to fit in, while making less money than the opposite sex
Women are not pressured to do so either. Most women look fine with basic grooming.
-Have promiscuous sex and be viewed positively for it
Who thinks a man *kitten* is a good thing?
-You can go to a car dealership or mechanic and assume you’ll get a fair deal and not be taken advantage of
Those types try to take advantage of everyone.
-Expressions and conventional language reflects your sex (e.g., mailman, “all men are created equal”)
So?
-Every major religion in the world is led by individuals of your sex
I'm atheist.
-You can practice religion without subjugating yourself or thinking of yourself as less because of your sex
See above.
-You are less likely to be interrupted than members of the opposite sex
I get interrupted by women all of the time.

(h/t http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2012/11/30-examples-of-male-privilege/#sthash.mIRp814T.dpuf)

Also white privilege isn't real because some white people are poor.

It's not white privilege, it's majority privilege. It's just a fact of life. Try finding white privilege in South Africa or Japan. It doesn't exist.

Straight hair privilege pisses me off. Straight hair privilege is being able to walk into a store and easily finding a shampoo suitable for your hair, or finding a hairdresser who knows how to cut your hair type. Boob privilege is being able to find shirts that fit you correctly, or bathing suits outside of the girls section. Free boob jobs for all!!! Screw average boob privilege.

...are you point to South Africa of all places and saying white privilege doesn't exist?


For. Real?

I cannot.

Oh.


So. You just don't understand what white privilege means.


I see where your issue lies now.

Wait, aren't white people in South Africa pretty well off?