![]() White privilege, male privilege, straight privilege-those conditions make everyday life easier, less stressful, more lucrative, and generally better for those who hold one, two, or all three designations. ![]() Today “privileged” applies to anyone who enjoys an unearned advantage in life, inherited or not. From social media to academia, public speech to casual conversation, the word is utilized to brand people of all kinds with a term once reserved exclusively for those who came from wealth and old money-inherited advantage. “Privilege”-the word, the idea, the accusation that is nearly impossible to disprove-is the new rhetorical power play. Top 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2017–The Washington Post ![]()
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