White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

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Multiple Choice

1. How does Peggy McIntosh define white privilege in her essay “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack”?

A) As an earned advantage that is visible to everyone

B) As an unearned advantage that is visible to everyone

C) As an earned advantage that is often invisible to those who possess it

D) As an unearned advantage that is often invisible to those who possess it

2. Which of the following is an example of white privilege that McIntosh provides in her essay?

A) Being able to find bandages in a color that matches her skin

B) Being congratulated for belonging to a privileged group

C) Being called a credit to her race when she performs well

D) Being guaranteed an affordable house in a good neighborhood

3. According to McIntosh, why is white privilege often invisible to those who possess it?

A) Because it is a natural phenomenon

B) Because white people are taught not to recognize it

C) Because it is a very abstract concept

D) Because it is a controversial topic

4. What is one suggestion McIntosh offers for addressing white privilege?

A) Ignoring it

B) Acknowledging and understanding it

C) Denying its existence

D) Promoting it

5. How did McIntosh choose which items to include in her list of privileges?