Read this article on White Privilege
IT MAY BE DONE EITHER FOR SUPPLEMENTAL OR FOR EXTRA CREDIT. But, if for
Supplemental credit, you MUST so-indicate on the paper. Otherwise we will
assume that it is Extra credit.
**NOTE: YOU !!CANNOT!! DOUBLE UP AND DO THIS FOR TWO SEPARATE PAPERS.
YOU MUST PICK ONE OR THE OTHER.**
Then, think about it for a while and address the following points:
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, give somebody benefits at NIU? (Pick EITHER white or male, but
NOT both)
Remember - it helps to read the relevant chapters in the text before reading
the article.
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