When reading Privilege Power and Difference by Alan Johnson, I thoroughly enjoyed his bluntness regarding privilege. He brought attention to the fact that we all have privileges and are a part of the problem if we do not acknowledge the privilege we have. There is so much unnecessary suffering and injustice and although we are a part of the problem we can be a part of the solution. People with privilege have such a "defense reaction" to the idea of injustices but if we change how we act, participate and think about issues we can be the change. A lot of human beings are insecure and look to others for reassurance but we are adaptable and change even if we are scared of the idea of the unfamiliar. Overall Johnson talked about how to be open to the idea of privilege and that if we ignore it, we are a part of the problem.
I liked how you talked briefly about the "defense reaction" and how we are part of the solution.
ReplyDeleteI love how you mentioned the part about being apart of the problem but also being apart of the solution.
ReplyDeleteGood start, Amber. You do nail the main ideas well. Now, say more. Use the text a little more specifically to show you have a deep understanding of Johnson's ideas. *Please label your blog each week. I assume this is a REFLECTION post?
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