Privilage Exercise

If you have ever skipped a meal or went hungry because there was not enough money to buy food.

If anyone in your immediate family has served time in a state or federal penintentiary.

If school and work is not in session during the major religious holidays or other cultural events you celebrate.

If you walk into a business and ask to speak to the person "in charge" you will see a person of your race.

If you have ever been called names regarding your race, SES, gender, sexual orientation and felt uncomfortable.

If you have ever been hesitant to speak because of you or your family members accent.

If anyone in your familiy has ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol.

If you or your family ever had to move due to financial difficulties.

If you attended a private school or summer camps growing up.

You were discouraged from any personal goal or dream because of race, SES, gender, sexual orientation, disability.

If you knew as a child it was expected of you to go to college.

If you ever have to worry about crime, drugs, rape or any other violent threats in your neighborhood now or growing up.

If you are going to be the first person in your immediate family to graduate from a Masters Program.

One or both parents graduated college.

If you were ashamed or embarrassed of your clothes, house, or car.

You grew up with people of color or working class people (maids, gardeners, nannies, or babysitters) in your home.

If you almost always comfortable with people knowing your sexual orientation.

If you have immediate family members who are doctors, lawyers, or work in any degree-required profession.

If you were told by your parents that you were smart, beautiful or successful.

If you have ever been the only person of your ethnicity/race in a classroom or place of work.

If you grew up in an economically-disadvantaged or single parent home.

You almost always see your race, sexual orientation and religion widely represented in the media in a POSITIVE manner.

If you have ever been mistreated or served less fairly in a place of business because of your race or ethnicity.

If you studied the history and culture of your ethnic ancestors in elementary school.