As I was reading this article by Tim Wise, I immediately began to reference his piece to Johnson's concept of S.C.W.A.A.M.P. Johnson goes into such great detail on the affect of the 'commom ideology', that is an underlining problem in our society.Johnson's views on the concept of "whiteness", fits perfectly with the thought process of Tim Wise. Johnson feels that white people have a privilege in our society, and we need to recognise this using our conscience thought process. Tim Wise also feels that white people do, and have had a 'one-up' on the black people in the community. Johnson discusses the affect that it has for the white people, and the gains they are granted due to their race, gender, sexuality, able-bodiness, and property. Johnson feels that white citizens have a advantage on their Education, housing, banking, business, and salary. Tim Wise also feels that this is true, and post some percentages in his writing. Wise discussed the University of Michigan, and the advantages that they give the pupils, based on their past history of their childhood. He feels that it is an unfair system because some of the students come from a poor, urban society, and could not afford to attend fancy, higher end schools in the past. Wise expresses his thought on the inequality that this University is portraying.
Tim Wise discuses the advantages that white people have, even in the present day. He feels that white people do not even see this because they are so use to it, that it's just not thought about or even realized. Tim Wise used a great example in his piece about a fish. "Ask a fish what water is and you'll get no answer. Even if fish were capable of speech, they would likely have no explanation for the element they swim in every minute of every day of their lives. Water simply is. Fish take it for granted." He used this example to compare the thought process of white people and that white people do not even realise the 'priviolage' that they receive through their lives. He compares the 'water to fish concept', to the 'Privlidge of the white citizen', to help the reader understand the concept that he trying to get across. This brought to mind the reading by MacIntosh. MacIntosh feels that the white individuals are not taught to recognize the ways that they benefit from their race.That white people just do not choose to recognize this concept, to just pretend that it does not even exist. I feel that Wise and MacIntosh have the same types of views about race, and the 'bedsheet' that is hung over the citizens eyes!
This article talks about Chris Rock, Tim Wise, and Dave Matthews, and there feelings on the topic of White Privilege.
http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2629192&page=1
I just wanted to state that I do not totally agree with this blog entry. I feel that some people are aware of the 'White Privilege' concept, and the problem that it causes in our society. Many people, white or black, make an effort to help open peoples eyes to this issue. I feel our class has opened my eyes to different things that I had overlooked in the past. I try to keep a clear head and an open mind for my future endeavors!
In Class:
I feel that we need to discuss ways that we can help in the change of this problem. Sometimes just discussing issues with other people can open their eyes, and may help in the realization of this reality we face.
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