White privilege

The films (such as Brick by Brick, Domino), audio visual (such as Tim Wise) and assigned readings (Charles Smith) have argues “Whiteness” as a privilege. Sedef Arat-Koc also has poignantly demonstrated a new form of Whiteness across national borders and boundaries. Critically examine and illustrate “White privilege” while pointing out the role of class

Smith, Charles 2007. “Borders and Exclusions: Racial Profiling in the New World Order,” in Vijay Agnew’s Interrogating Race and Racism, pp.241-270

Arat-Koc, Sedef. 2010. “New Whiteness(es), beyond the colour Line? Assessing the Contradictions and Complexities of “whiteness” in the (geo)political Economy of Capitalist Globalism,” in Sherene Razack et.al. States of Race: Critical Race Feminism for the 21st Century, 147-168(

http://www.collegeart.org/pdf/diversity/white-privilege-and-male-privilege.pdf

what is it, what are some examples of it, and why does McIntosh argue that it is “invisible.” Why is white privilege inconsistent with meritocracy? What examples of white privilege have you witnessed in your life? Reflect upon how white privilege affects all people in daily life (services, housing, employment, education) in the USA. What, if anything do you think should be done about it?

essay with an introduction/thesis, body paragraphs that answer all of the questions and a conclusion that clearly states and supports your position. Length: 3-4 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 font.