![]() ![]() Privilege does not mean that a person has not experienced struggles or that their life has not been difficult.those who have privilege have the ability to create/maintain societal norms, often to their benefit at the expense of others etc. Privilege is interconnected with power in our society i.e.There are a few of things to keep in mind when it comes to understanding power and privilege. Regardless, both lived experiences are valid and true. A white, cisgender woman will have a very different lived experience than a Black, transwoman while both may share similar experiences/understandings of oppressive systems as women, there are many experiences that each woman will not share based on additional oppression a Black, transwoman will experience. This is because all the components of your authentic self (your "ingredients"), interact together within an oppressive system that influences/cultivates your lived experience. ![]() There are times where you will share the same "ingredients" as others, and there will be times you will have completely different "ingredients." No one will ever have the same exact "soup" as you. Your identity is made up of different "ingredients": race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability status, socioeconomic status, geographic location, education, family structure, hobbies, beliefs, career, experiences, etc. Think of your own overall identity (who you are as a person) as a bowl of soup. By upholding a shared understanding that we all have our unique experiences, we also have the ability to relate and learn from others. Understanding identities can seem confusing when you hear people say, " but we are all human right? " However, identities are more complex and nuanced by saying " we are all human, " the unjust, and often violent, plights marginalized persons have experienced are completely ignored.
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