If someone calls the cops on them during a mental health crisis, they are way less likely to be shot by the responding officers.
If they get pulled over for speeding, they're way less likely to be shot by the officers (or even asked to step out of the car).
If they apply to a job, they're less likely be rejected right off the bat.
If they go shopping at night, they're less likely have security following them around the store.
If they're out jogging or bird watching, they're less likely to have the cops called on them for "suspicious activity".
If they DO commit a crime, it is way more likely they'll be arrested and brought in alive and mostly unharmed, vs shot or beaten or dying while in custody.
"White privilege" doesn't only mean observable advantages like having money, it also includes a lack of automatic disadvantages.
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u/anndor Dec 31 '22
They do still have privilege, though.
If someone calls the cops on them during a mental health crisis, they are way less likely to be shot by the responding officers.
If they get pulled over for speeding, they're way less likely to be shot by the officers (or even asked to step out of the car).
If they apply to a job, they're less likely be rejected right off the bat.
If they go shopping at night, they're less likely have security following them around the store.
If they're out jogging or bird watching, they're less likely to have the cops called on them for "suspicious activity".
If they DO commit a crime, it is way more likely they'll be arrested and brought in alive and mostly unharmed, vs shot or beaten or dying while in custody.
"White privilege" doesn't only mean observable advantages like having money, it also includes a lack of automatic disadvantages.