McIntosh, Satrapi

I do share many and most likely all of McIntosh’s white privileges. Reading this article was enlightening because as she says, we really are oblivious when it comes to this reality. It is truly an invisible system with an oppressive nature I can never truly understand. However I would say that living a primarily frictionless life does have a negative effect on ones character. Not to say that I’m not appreciative, but still living with these advantages can also be a disadvantage in a big way.

When reading the first book I enjoyed its graphic novel format because it made the reading go by much faster. I felt these simple drawings were appropriate because they mirrored her childish perception of her life during her early years. However at the same time I don’t believe these pictures can truly do justice to what she and many others went through during this time. But that’s just me..