May 31The benefits of unravelling white privilegeWhat are the benefits of unravelling our own white privilege? I believe that there are many. The most obvious would be the ultimate elimination of racial inequality. Clearly, this would benefit society at large. But there are also personal benefits too. …White Privilege6 min read
May 24Do the WORK to unravel white privilegeUnravelling white privilege takes WORK. In this article, I will talk about what it looks like. WORK is a simple acronym that we can use to help us unravel our white privilege. WORK stands for: Wisen up to the inequality that’s all around us Ourselves. Examine our part in this …White Privilege8 min read
May 17Denial. The single greatest force that maintains the existence of white privilegeDenial of white privilege is ever-present. It’s all around us. Everywhere you look you’ll find people denying its reality. This is important because denying white privilege serves a critical function — to maintain its existence. This is the hill I choose to die on. Whenever I interact with strangers on…White Privilege8 min read
May 10Individualism. The insidious underbelly of white privilegeIndividualism is a key element of white privilege. It presents itself as the demand to be seen as singular people who sit outside of racial socialisation. In this article, I’ll explore what this means and why it is troubling. What is individualism? Individualism is the belief and practice that every person is unique…White Privilege7 min read
May 3No consequences. The indifference of white privilegeThose of us who benefit from white privilege are free to ignore the consequences of racism. If we do this then nothing really changes in our lives. In this article, I’ll explore how this works, and I’ll start with an example from my personal life. My husband and I got…White Privilege6 min read
Apr 26When opportunity knocks white privilege answersWhite privilege affords us opportunities because of historical laws and practices. Those of us who have white skin benefit from this history. In this article, I will explore how this happens, and I’ll use a personal story as an example. Growing up I wanted to be a doctor. I loved…White Privilege8 min read
Apr 19Belonging. The invisible bedrock of white privilegeThe feeling of belonging is fundamental to white privilege. In this article, I will explore how belonging is the invisible bedrock of white privilege. When I first heard the term ‘white privilege’ I’ll confess, I bristled. I felt my hackles rising, I was annoyed and felt resentful. I thought I…White Privilege7 min read
Apr 12What are micro-confirmations?Micro-confirmations are tiny validations confirming that our white skin belongs here in our society. As white people, we have it constantly confirmed to us that we belong here. Wherever we go, whatever we do, we see white faces staring back at us. Journalists and presenters; people in films, TV shows…White Privilege6 min read
Apr 5Unravelling white privilege one thread at a timeIntroducing the 4 threads of white privilege How do we unravel white privilege? How do we make sense of it? Well, we can make sense of it in the same way that we make sense of any complicated issue: by breaking it down into its basic components. White privilege can be broken down into 4 essential concepts…White Privilege9 min read
Mar 30Everything you think you know about white privilege is wrongI’m willing to bet that you’ve got white privilege wrong. Most people have, particularly here in the UK. It’s widely misunderstood. Like lots of other things actually. Before we get into the details, let’s play a little game. True or false? Goldfish have a memory of 3 seconds Napoleon was short Leaving your…White Privilege7 min read
