My Privileges

After reading White Privilege, post a list of 10 privileges that you enjoy onto your INDIVIDUAL BLOG.

Initially, I had difficulty with the assignment stating 10 privileges as a black woman. I could only generate about 3 related to my work. I asked about 2-3 friends for their assistance. We shared the same difficulty. However in class, Grace T mentioned that we didn't have to think only in racial lines.

1) Black women are perceived to be strong.
2) Black women are perceived as strong disciplinarians as teachers.
3) Black women are considered the stronghold of the black family and community.
4) As a woman, we can give a facade that we are weak and need assistance to lift heavy items. I have used this privilege many times.
5) Woman are perceived to be more compassionate and are emotional. We have the privilege of being sentimental and emotional publicly.
6) I have privilege due to my education which allows certain opportunities.
7) I have privilege in my job because of my standing and leadership positions.
8) I have privilege in my speech and words since I am not afraid of the politics of moving up in my school or Boston area. If I don't achieve success in a desired position, I will relocate easily anywhere else. I am not tied to Boston.
9) I have privilege in my association with men. A woman's charm is disalarming to men and also a lure to men.
10) I have privilege in my rights since I have an education.