In 1988, American feminist and antiracist activist Peggy McIntosh published an influential essay about what she labeled "white and male privilege." In her essay, McIntosh identified 46 tangible unearned advantages she experiences because of her whiteness - things that are denied to people of color. In this 90-minute introductory workshop participants will learn about privilege, what it is and how it functions within systems to maintain oppression, and identify areas in which they simultaneously have and lack privilege across social identities.

In this 90-minute introductory workshop participants will learn about privilege, what it is and how it functions within systems to maintain oppression, and identify areas in which they simultaneously have and lack privilege across social identities.

This event will be presented with automated closed captions. If you wish to request traditional CART services or other accommodations, please contact Laura Akgerman at akgerman.4@osu.edu or 614-292-0622. Requests submitted two weeks in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet every request.

Please direct all other inquiries to Dr. Leo Taylor(.3408).

Important note: This workshop includes a required reflection to link what you learned to your teaching.

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Following the workshop, email Toacca Roberts (.2384) to confirm your attendance for the full event time. If you were not able to attend the full event, email Toacca Roberts to discuss the possibility of 5001 course points.