McIntosh's Privileges

Being a pretty 'well-off" white male helps me identify a lot with what privileges McIntosh says white males receive. I can identify whith the fact that there is a good chance that if I wanted to move houses right now, I can almost be assured that I will be able to move almost wherever I want and the people there will either like me or treat me neutrally. I also can identify with the point that white males would be able to travel almost wherever they want to go, either by myself or with another, and will not be mistreated because of racism. If I wished, I could be with someone of my race at pretty much all times. i an swear or not speak with a perfect "Americanized" accent, and it be attributed to my bad morals or teachings instead of blaming it on the illiteracy of my race. I can do well in a challenging situation and not be accretted with being better than most of my race.

Although there are many situations in which i can agree on, there are also a few in which I do not believe they apply directly to me. I do not believe that only white males are the only people that are allowed to speak against the government or governing power and truly be heard. I also do NOT agree with the fact that our American culture does not teach us that we should not apply other culture's teachings and arts because they are not white.