The intersections of identities may be external and visible, or internal and invisible, selectively carrying intrinsic privileges of which we may be unaware while others may simultaneously limit our choices in life. Even though my life includes oppression and discrimination because of my race and gender, I am privileged by the fact that I am an abled bodied individual with no visible impairment or disability. This has made me realise I need to treat other people especially those with impairments with empathy and understanding as their impairments has a chance of limiting their choices or opportunities as compared to mine. My privilege is also borne out of a university education, as a student studying an international recognised professional
