Privilege

Take a moment to read the statement below. Does it resonate with you? For some people it’s easier to think about privilege in terms of “what you don’t have to deal with.” 

Individuals who are privileged and hold power may not have to worry about losing a job, being outed at work, being a hostile staff member, or viewed as negatively impacting work climate. 

Power Flower

In order to reflect on the different ways in which we do or don't have privilege as we move through the world, we're going to complete an exercise called the Power Flower, which you can find below:

Reflective Writing

Take 5-10 minutes to write in your toolkit on any of these prompts that interest you:

• What was it like to fill out the flower? Was anything particularly challenging? 
• Which identity grants you the most privilege?  
• Can you experience oppression and privilege simultaneously? How so?  
• What does it mean to advocate for those with less power? 
• How can you leverage your power and privilege in the workplace?