Box 12

Some Privilege's I enjoy are:
1. Being a female- Men are suppose to respect me, and treat me better than another man [opening doors, being extra polite, pulling out chairs]
2. Born an American Citizen- the country is so much better here compared to a third world country. Even though our economy is so terrible right now, compared to other places we are stil so much better off.
3. Born in the north- Traveling south I know unfortunately there are still people who are very racist, more older people rather than people in my generation.
4. Being in college- I am lucky to be smart and have a supporting family that push me and have there for made me WANT to further my education.
5. Financial Aid- without financial aid, me and many other people would not have the opportunity to attend college and better our future.
6. Women's rights
7. 19 years old- having the write to vote and be considered an "adult" in our country
8. Enrolled in a public high school- taught me more than a private school ever would when it came to dealing with different races, ethnicities, styles, behaviors, and situations to prepare me for real world situations.

Some of the privileges I have will effect me in my field work. Being a female I will be treated with more respect than a male. I think that people might take me more seriously because it is maybe a stereotype but when a man is compared to a woman at the age of 19, the woman will be considered much more mature. I'm also glad that I am in the north, even though the majority of racism is gone, I will feel more comfortable. There are still people in the south who feel afraid to speak with someone of a different race. I think being in the north where people are more open and feeling equal to one another I can speak with all different races to get a better variety of opinions. A long time ago I would not even have the opportunity to do this project being a woman. I would be forced to stay home as a house wife and cook, clean, and take care of children; I would not be allowed an education. So I am thankful for the privilege to be in college, able to learn, and research other people.