Extra Credit--"White Privilege

DUE:  Monday, November 1 (At the start of class) 
EXTRA CREDIT VALUE:   Up to 10 points
LENGTH:  750-800 words (3-4 pages)

Read this article on White Privilege

Think about these questions, and then write an essay (NOT a point-by-point
short-answer)
(NOTE: You can substitute "MALE PRIVILEGE" or "HETEROSEXUAL PRIVILEGE" if
you wish)

1) What is the author saying?
2) Is the author's position convincing?
3) Can you identify at least 10 ways in which white privilege or male
privilege, gives a student benefits at NIU? (Pick EITHER white or male, but
NOT both)

NOTE: One way to look at this assignment is by drawing from Goffman
or dramaturgy and asking: "How do we DO gender/race/whatver" as a social
performance.

Remember - it helps to read the relevant chapters in the text before reading 
the article.

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