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Addressing White Privilege in American Society
15:00 - 19:10 (04:10)
The speaker suggests that white individuals should understand the historical and cultural context in America and recognize that they have had a disproportionate head start in society based on their race. To create a more balanced playing field, it is essential to overcome the privilege that has been established by previous generations of white individuals.
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The culture of team sports often reinforces the notion that success is a zero-sum game where in order to win, someone else must lose.
15:00 - 16:03 (01:03)
Summary
The culture of team sports often reinforces the notion that success is a zero-sum game where in order to win, someone else must lose. However, success in life does not have to be zero-sum and we must separate the two.
ChapterAddressing White Privilege in American Society
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White men have been given an advantage in America's culture and context, and it is fair to balance the playing field to make things equal.
16:03 - 19:10 (03:06)
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White men have been given an advantage in America's culture and context, and it is fair to balance the playing field to make things equal. Historically, white men have been in power and have hired white men and their family, neglecting black people and women when they were disenfranchised.