Privilege Game

If you came from a supportive family environment take one step forward.

If you were embarrassed about your clothes or house while growing up, take one step back.

If you ever went on a family vacation, take one step forward

If you can show affection for your romantic partner in public without fear of ridicule, take one step forward.

If you have ever been diagnosed as having a physical or mental illness/disability, take one step back.

If you have ever tried to change your speech or mannerisms to gain credibility, take one step back

Are you reasonably sure you would be hired for a job based on your ability and qualifications ?

Did you study the culture of your ancestors in elementary school?

Were you raised in an area where there was prostitution, drug activity, etc.?

If you get time off for your religious holidays, take one step forward.

If there were more than 50 books in your house growing up, take one step forward.

If your parents worked nights and weekends to support your family, take one step back.

If you have ever traveled outside of Canada, take one step forward.

If you are able to move through the world without fear of sexual assault, take one step forward.

If you feel confident your parents would be able to financially help you if you were going through a financial hardship

If the primary language spoken in your household growing up was not English, take one step back.

If your parents or guardians attended college, take one step forward.

Have you ever been the only person of your race in a classroom or workplace setting?

Can you make mistakes and not have people attribute your behavior to flaws in your racial/gender group?

Would you ever think twice about calling the police when trouble occurs?

Have you ever felt like there was NOT adequate or accurate representation of your racial group in the media?

Were you ever uncomfortable about a joke or a statement you overheard related to your race or ethnicity?

If you had a job during your high school and college years, take one step back.

If you can make mistakes and not have people attribute your behavior to flaws of race/gender, take one step forward.

If you ever went on a family vacation, take one step forward

If you or your parents have ever gone through a divorce, take one step back.