Privilege is when someone gets special treatment or benefits because of who they are or where they come from. But having privilege can also make us unaware of the struggles others face.
As the saying goes, Privileges blind because it is the nature of Privileges to blind,This means that when we have privilege, we might not see the problems others deal with.
One way privilege blinds us is by making us think our experiences are normal. When we're privileged, we might assume everyone else has it as good as we do. But that's not true. Privilege is not something we earn; it's something we're given because of who we are or where we come from.
For example, someone born into a rich family might think everyone else has the same opportunities they do. But that's not true. People from poorer families face real challenges that the rich person might not see.
Privilege can also make us ignore or dismiss others' problems. When we're privileged, we might feel uncomfortable hearing about the struggles others face. Instead of listening and learning, we might get defensive or say it's their own fault.
But that's not helpful. It just keeps the problems going. When we don't listen to others, we don't see how our privilege affects them. And if we don't see that, we can't make things fairer.
In short, privilege can blind us to others' struggles. But if we recognize our privilege, we can start making things fairer for everyone