In her groundbreaking 1989 essay, Peggy Mcintosh described white privilege as "an invisible package of unearned assets, which I can count on cashing in each day, but about which I was meant to remain oblivious" and "an invisible weightless knapsack of special provisions, maps, passports, code books, visas, clothes, tools, and blank checks." Read her work on privilege below.
© , Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to direct suggestions, comments, or complaints concerning any accessibility issues with Rutgers websites to accessibility@rutgers.edu or complete the Report Accessibility Barrier / Provide Feedback form.