Response to White Priviledge

   In Peggy McIntosh's essay "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack," she makes numerous points that white people take for-granted everyday. She brings up the fact that, we can go to school and not have to worry about being discriminated based on race. We can walk home from school or work and not have to worry about being harassed, beaten, or kidnapped based on race. We are not judged based on race. There are numerous things that we do every day and the only difference is the color of our skin. I think McIntosh brings up many good points throughout her essay. She makes one think about the things that we actually do take for-granted.
    In my opinion, I think McIntosh was smart in publishing this article. She wasn't afraid to voice the truth. I like the fact how she took a different approach to racism as well. Instead of saying that whites did this wrong or they should have done this to avoid race discrimination, she brings a sense of guilt throughout her essay. I think she is wanting the audience to feel a sense of remorse and guilt by telling of so much we do not appreciate, but others do not get the chance to have. I think it is very strong and effective point in her argument. It is one that the audience is reminded of the whole 50 points.