Self-reflecting on privilege
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If I wish, I can arrange to be in the company of people of my race most of the time.
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I can choose blemish cover or bandages in "flesh" colour, and have them more or less match my skin.
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I can go shopping alone most of the time, pretty well assured that I will not be followed or harassed.
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When I turn on the television or open a newspaper, I see people of my race widely represented.
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When I am told about our national heritage or about “civilization,” I am shown that people of my colour made it what it is.
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I can be sure that my children will be given curricular materials that testify to the existence of their race.
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Whether I use checks, credit cards or cash, I can count on my skin colour not to work against the appearance of financial reliability.
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I can do well in a challenging situation without being called a credit to my race.
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I am never asked to speak for all the people of my racial group.
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If I had to move, I can be pretty sure that I can rent or buy housing in an area which I can afford and in which I would be happy living.
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I can criticise our government and talk about how much I fear its policies and behaviour without being seen as a cultural outsider.
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I can be sure that if I need legal or medical help, my race will not work against me.
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