Through my reading of what others have called "White privilege" I have made my own assumptions of what those words make me think of when I hear. "White Privilege" is something that most of don't even think about. We don't recognize it in our daily lives. We think in an academic setting that everyone is equal, and on such a diverse campus as UWM is we think that everyone has the same opportunities. But with being a college student we try say that the university evens the playing field for all of us. They try to but can't always do it. With different levels of college students with different backgrounds that is what makes college diverse, and sometime unfair. White privilege is the fact most of the Whites who choose to go to college often can, but most minorities of other races don't have the same opportunities as white college students do, and some have better chances because of new programs that are out there to get college campus's to a more diverse environment, my point is that in a setting where about 80% of the student body is of "White" heritage we have to be aware the diversity is the best thing that can happen to not only a college campus ,but to the world in general. Our understanding needs to be one of open-mindedness and concern for future generations, and for future students. We need to get out in the open the roots of the privilege that most whites take for granted, and we need to determine if this privilege is earned or if its taken, I think that is the biggest question and I think from everything that I have read that question is there for the taking as well .
The privilage of having a pet obligates you to give it the proper care you would give to a small child. ... Individual freedom means individual responsibilities also for the leaders of America that are elected by its people. ... To, me this is what "Freedom's Obligation" is....
Means to Me I sat around hunting for information not knowing what was so important about this man. ... Martin Luther King Jr. means a lot to me. ... He makes me think that no matter what race or religion I am that I can conquer anything. ... He showed me that I don't have to walk around thinking I am better than everyone else because I am white, and that I can be friends with blacks, Asians, or people of any race without being prosecuted. ... Martin Luther King taught me to fight with my mind, and to stand up for what I believe in. ...
What a most wicked, wicked night of sleepless toss and turning. ... To be named a king it to be blessed with privilage not rights, and this Uncle insults the sweet predicament. ... Silly, of me to keep her tears so closely guaded to my breast, when within a month pernitious woman of "most unrighteous tears" remarries --and to my father's brother. ... Hold yourself knowledgable of my thoughts and keep good cousel and an ear to me the days onward. ...
What the Constitution Means to Me The Constitution means a lot to me. The Constitution to me is like the law of the entire nation. ... The Constitution to me means that I will be protected and that I do have rights. ... This part of the Constitution gives more meaning to what the Constitution means to me. ... It is what makes this nation a free nation and what makes this country a free country. ...
The land of the Mississippi is well known for it's rich heritage and unique dialect. Mark Twain had a good understanding of this, and lifetime of experience with it. He knew a person's history could roughly be predicted by the manner of their speaking. Such as rich, well bred, educated citizens ofte...
I sometimes ponder on what would happen if life went back to the way life was in the sixteenth century. ... I'm not any kind of hippy, but I do believe that people should stop being so gready and just simply be happy with what they have. ... These children don't realize what they are being offered here. ... But I'm not telling you to abuse the privilage for everything. ... Be happy with what you have and don't be jealous if others have something a tad bit better, chances are that your not the only one....
What History Means to Me To me history is a way of looking back at the past so that I don't forget important events to me or in the world or universe in the past. ... What I mean is that it tells me how I should live my life. History also tells me about how my family's ancestors lived their lives, including things like who is in my family, what religion they believed in, where they lived, and what times of jobs people in my family had. ... Knowing what religion my ancestors believed in gives me a suggestion of what I might want to believe in. Knowing where my ancestors lived l...
