PHIL 2060 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Feminist Theory, Social Forces, Male Privilege
4 Mar 2018
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Discrimination= the act of making a distinction in favour of or against a person on a categorical basis rather than according to actual merit. Privilege= a right, immunity or benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a restricted group of persons. That"s not what they mean in the radical world. Discrimination is determined by its effects (according to the government of canada, the intention is not legally relevant. According to activists, they say discrimination and privilege are two different things. Some groups say there subject to racial profiling or gender stereotypes. Privilege (new term 1980s) treatment or distinction that benefits a person or group insulates them from harms or burdens and is based on characteristics that ought to be irrelevant. People with privilege has increased access to opportunities. Peggy mcintosh white privilege unpacking the invisible back pack. She likens privilege to an invisible backpack with thing that come out and help you but you don"t even know it"s there.
