Why Is It Difficult for White People to See Their

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Essay

Why is it difficult for white people to see their own race? What does Peggy McIntosh mean when she refers to whiteness as an "invisible knapsack of privileges"? What are some of the privileges that whites experience?

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Definitions:

Disordered Brain

Refers to a state or condition where the brain's normal functions are disrupted, leading to psychological or neurological issues.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A medical treatment for severe mental illnesses where small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.