EDUC 2120 Blog #3

Privilege, in my words, is getting to enjoy opportunities that others cannot because of a certain reason, like wealth, race, etc. Because I grew up in a middle class family and I am also white, I was able to experience more than some of my friends. Because I am a white woman growing up in the conservative South I never really had to worry about not being treated unfairly because of my race. However, being a woman who was raised in the conservative religious South, I was often looked down upon and seen as unequal to men. I remember certain times when I would talk about my future plans of being a lawyer, preacher, doctor, etc. and I was told that was not what God's plan was for my future. Because of my religion I was expected to marry young and stay in the home. Still to this day my grandmother points out that if I continue being as independent as I am I will not find a Godly man.

Even though I grew up in mostly conservative religious towns, my parents made sure that my brothers and I would realize that we are privileged so we can be aware of others situations and help if any way possible. In my group of friends in high school I was the most wealthy, and in reality we weren't all that rich, and that helped me realize just how fortunate I am. Because my parents made me open my eyes and see the world around me for what it really was, I am already able to be unbiased.