Why do some white people have a hard time understanding white privilege?

Shed light on a non-issue yeah. If by conditioned you mean I'm not a self-entitled paranoid douche-bag with a victim complex, then yeah I suppose I am. (And I'm grateful for that too)

That is a good point however do you suggest we just ignore institutional racism in the meantime?

The fact that a lot of people are so ignorant that they deny there is any bias is worrying. Maybe the proportion of shootings of unarmed black men across America is just coincidence.

Or, it could be that white people would rather buy a CD based on the artist's skin colour rather than on the quality of his craft.

Because it massively generalises a very large and heterogeneous group of people based on their skin colour. In all other circumstances, this is known as racism by the progressive left, yet when directed at those who are white it is not. There is a huge disparity between countries of a majority white population in terms of socio-economics, democracy, freedom, 'privilege'. You are generalising across all these groups without any real facts or evidence that what you are saying applies to them all.

It is like me concluding that all blacks commit crimes based solely on the actions of some and then applying that 'fact' as widely as possible. Interestingly, if I sought to make that conclusion, I would be accused of racism.

You do not combat racism and discrimination through racism and discrimination. You combat it through acceptance, openness, and tolerance. So many fourth-wave feminists and 'social justice warriors' (I dislike the term but it makes it clear who I am referring to) are among the most authoritarian people I have ever had the displeasure of coming into contact with. What made it even more ironic is that they are mostly white and from very well off, established backgrounds, yet have the nerve to tell me I, as someone from a very poor working class background, is privileged. Quite honestly, you can go **** yourself.

Generally it easier to find ones own staple and cultural foods in their own country. A Chinese person will have no trouble finding Chinese food in China, but might have trouble in Poland. And vice versa, a Polish will have no trouble finding Polish food in Poland, but might have trouble finding Polish food in China. It has advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages is that sometimes people think that white people are a walking ATM machine. But there are also many positives that undoubtedly can be gained from being white when travelling. But more advantages come from also being a native English speaker. Why not also talk of English language privilege? I can go anywhere in the world and find someone who talks my language. I can always find newspapers, books, films etc... in English. Many signs in other countries have English translations. International businesses tend to conduct work in English etc...

Because it massively generalises a very large and heterogeneous group of people based on their skin colour. In all other circumstances, this is known as racism by the progressive left, yet when directed at those who are white it is not. There is a huge disparity between countries of a majority white population in terms of socio-economics, democracy, freedom, 'privilege'. You are generalising across all these groups without any real facts or evidence that what you are saying applies to them all. It is like me concluding that all blacks commit crimes based solely on the actions of some and then applying that 'fact' as widely as possible. Interestingly, if I sought to make that conclusion, I would be accused of racism. You do not combat racism and discrimination through racism and discrimination. You combat it through acceptance, openness, and tolerance. So many fourth-wave feminists and 'social justice warriors' (I dislike the term but it makes it clear who I am referring to) are among the most authoritarian people I have ever had the displeasure of coming into contact with. What made it even more ironic is that they are mostly white and from very well off, established backgrounds, yet have the nerve to tell me I, as someone from a very poor working class background, is privileged. Quite honestly, you can go **** yourself.

Well now you're just talking nonsense and I'm offended that you consider white people to be so naive. Amongst many others I own CDs of Bob Marley, Native American music, Australian Aboriginal music and Ladysmith Black Mombazo. Never once did skin colour play any part in choosing what I wanted to buy. I don't know any white person who chooses music based upon the artists' skin colour.

As has been pointed out several times already, almost all of your 26 points can be answered by 'demographics'. You want to see a darker coloured bandage? Get off your arse and go make one. Or go buy one, because they already exist.

What if you're not, say English by blood, but have lived in England your whole life?

Yes, being White American or British is more advantageous.

Well now you're just talking nonsense and I'm offended that you consider white people to be so naive. Amongst many others I own CDs of Bob Marley, Native American music, Australian Aboriginal music and Ladysmith Black Mombazo. Never once did skin colour play any part in choosing what I wanted to buy. I don't know any white person who chooses music based upon the artists' skin colour. As has been pointed out several times already, almost all of your 26 points can be answered by 'demographics'. You want to see a darker coloured bandage? Get off your arse and go make one. Or go buy one, because they already exist.

So what's your actual point? These things already exist. I think you are either tapping into people's fears or maybe you just say that white people have these privelges anyway. But I would argue that people of different minorites have exactly the same acess to these things you list even if there is some predjuice. So its not just for whites, its for all those born in this country. Do you deny that a black man can become an mp? Do you deny a Chinese person getting a good job? Or do you hate that Britian has become multi-cultural. Indians and Chinese are probably more economically contributing in your NHS and your tax.

You also ignore the point that the era of Western country or Social Dawrsnim ( which is a flawed concept used by the Russians when they got defeated in the Russo-Japanese War) is over. It is now the era of India and China that are reforming and rebuilding their countries after decades of corruption and misrule. Funnily enough the Western Powers used to use China and India and now the situtation has reversed. Its now them at the charge.
And racisim happens everywhere. It just has to be broken down


I wonder whether you support the extreme Russian nationalist groups that see only a white russia and love to insult people because of their colour?

Would you hate someone because of their colour? Their job? Their position?

Or would you prefer to get along with people REGARDLESS of their skin colour?

I am asking because I am not clear what your position is. Do you argue that White people have these advantages( when in fact other minorites can also have these advantages) or do you hate minorites that have been contributing to your country but have recieved racial abuse through the 50,60, 70, 80, 90s?

It is the uncle Toms that sadden me the most.

Let me try and understand your viewpoint. Do you think we are all viewed as equal? Let me guess your a bit brown and you haven't personally endured discrimination so in your mind it doesn't happen to other PoC.

Or maybe you have assimilated so well you feel you are no different so that taints your ability to see the bigger picture?


You only have to look at statistics of certain racial backgrounds to see white privilege exists.
Eg. more black boys and girls are attending higher education yet they are not gaining the graduate employment like their white counterparts. Bet you think it is because they are not good enough right? because society is a meritocracy right? aww.

I don't understand your position either.
Somehow you think I'm against minorities too?...

Because it massively generalises a very large and heterogeneous group of people based on their skin colour

Well now you're just talking nonsense and I'm offended that you consider white people to be so naive. Amongst many others I own CDs of Bob Marley, Native American music, Australian Aboriginal music and Ladysmith Black Mombazo. Never once did skin colour play any part in choosing what I wanted to buy. I don't know any white person who chooses music based upon the artists' skin colour.

As has been pointed out several times already, almost all of your 26 points can be answered by 'demographics'. You want to see a darker coloured bandage? Get off your arse and go make one. Or go buy one, because they already exist.

I actually cannot believe some peoples thought processes.

Then Peggy McIntosh is a ****ing retard. That doesn't excuse your stupidity for believing this crap. There really is a need to insult you, if enough people condemn this idiocy, maybe we can weed it out of society.Btw if people are making bandages for different skin tones, what's the problem? Why is it on the list?