White privilege... really? In schools??!

[stellenbosch]

To quote Bastille, 'the world's gone mad' ...

I don't really know much about race relations in a British Columbia so don't feel qualified to comment on this poster.

'a' is a typo

1. It's Canada.

2. Yes, how dare schools make children aware of racism and privilege.

@stellenbosch I'm guessing you are white?

As a Canadian, I say "Thanks Trudeau "

I have never voted Liberal or Conservative, and the NDP only got my vote when Jack was at the helm.
But I'm one of 6 that votes for the Greens....

White privilege is a thing. We should be aware of it. Yes children should be taught about racism and privilege from a young age, I don’t get your issue?

Not a fan of the wording of this particular poster though

I'm not seeing the issue.

Entirely agree OP - the world is indeed mad. I hate this nonsense talk about white privilege and that such a poster is in a public place is totally unacceptable

Why is it mad? You don't think white privilege is a thing? Or are you too privileged to notice or care?

It's great that this is an open conversation in schools.

Are you denying that people of colour have fewer advantages OP??

Of course white privilege exists. And it should be taught. But that is a shite poster.

I have to admit that anyone that uses the phrase 'gone mad is usually a bit if a twat so you lost me straight away.

I really don't see the problem?

People have advantages for all kinds of issues but a colourblind approach is best. Blanket blaming white people is racist as well and does not serve the cause of racial equality one bit.

I think it's especially important in a country like Canada that has an indigenous population that is so much less privileged than the rest of the country, both economically and in terms of the terrifying murder rate of young indigenous women.

What about ppl from poor backgrounds, that have gone through shit and worked their way up, so their kids can have a better life. But, cos they are white, they are privileged somehow?

So people who are white have to be ashamed of their skin colour? Niiice

Yeah it’s a rubbish poster. Way too preachy and will probably backfire as people get defensive when made to feel guilty.

I’d say there were better ways to teach. Don’t tell people they have have wp, show them. Some examples would have been better.

@Gvuavaf1sh

You don't in fact know what 'white privilege' is, do you? Please do the research before making ignorant comments like yours have been.

@stellenbosch you obviously have zero understanding of privilege, white or otherwise.

I'm not totallt sure it's the best wording possible but it's a good idea. I'd have used a white man I think to make it a stronger more clear cut point. I also hope there's one with man saying "I've benefited unfairly as a result of my sex" if we are going to talk

Maybe race is more important incanda than ur is here?

So people who are white have to be ashamed of their skin colour? Niiice

It wouldn't be nice at all if anyone said that. It's a good job they didn't.

I also agree examples are better than a flat statement like this.