White Skin Discrimination

In a country as developed as the United States, it has become evident that some people are given an unfair advantage simply because of the color of their skin. As mentioned by Bill Culwell, racism is a very sensitive topic that can often lead to one feeling defensive (Lecture 6, pg.1). Following the many recent events including black teens dying by the hands of white officers, the topic of white privilege has become widely spoken of in the community. The increased awareness wasn’t due to the incidents themselves, but rather the aftermath that saw these white officers be found innocent of a crime they committed. Conley stated “these days, any brown-skinned man with a beard or woman with a headscarf is subject to threats, violence, and harassment.” (Conley 2015, pg.334). As real as this discrimination is for brown skinned, it is as well for blacks. Why is it that young black male walking outside past 11 pm with a hood on his head is seen as a threat whereas a white male wouldn’t receive a second glance? Many white people may not realize the …show more content…
Some people would rather reject the notion that they are privileged because of their skin color than to think that racism still exists. The denial of white privilege is just another of example of white privilege, the privileged will always be the first to deny their privilege. “Calling attention to whiteness helps whites understand how slanted the playing field really is. It also helps rectify something wrong with the way we study race in America.” (Conley 2015, pg.345). Rather than accepting facts, some may choose to fight the truth. Perhaps it’s the truth to them or perhaps ignorance is indeed bliss. Their denial of white privilege may stem from hate or perhaps it’s a defense mechanism for dealing. But it would be hard to truly deny the existence of white privilege, as it has been seen throughout history, and is easily seen in today’s