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When privilege becomes visible through contrast with others' experiences

I got pulled over for speeding and the cop just gave me a warning, but I keep thinking about how differently this would have gone if I weren't a clean-cut white guy in a nice car.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Moments of unexpected leniency can force recognition of systemic advantages that usually remain invisible.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.