Hm, it's not how I understood it. I've always thought that the term 'privilege' just refers directly to those advantages, not to whether you notice them or not.
Certainly being privileged in way X does often mean that you are able to remain blissfully unaware your privilege in that area, because that's kind of basic to the whole kyriarchical mess that is our culture. But being unaware is not integral to the concept as far as I can see. I mean, I can notice my privileges all I like, that doesn't make them evaporate away. My parents are still able to financially support me if I decide to do a masters, I still don't get hassled in women's loos for looking like I don't belong there, etc. Even if I'm aware that some people experience these things differently. Privilege is about how society accomodates you, not about your own mindset.
Sorry I'm all over this thread, and not sure if I'm explaining myself well. If I'm not making sense just say.
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Certainly being privileged in way X does often mean that you are able to remain blissfully unaware your privilege in that area, because that's kind of basic to the whole kyriarchical mess that is our culture. But being unaware is not integral to the concept as far as I can see. I mean, I can notice my privileges all I like, that doesn't make them evaporate away. My parents are still able to financially support me if I decide to do a masters, I still don't get hassled in women's loos for looking like I don't belong there, etc. Even if I'm aware that some people experience these things differently. Privilege is about how society accomodates you, not about your own mindset.
Sorry I'm all over this thread, and not sure if I'm explaining myself well. If I'm not making sense just say.