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The author doesn't mention guilt. For some reason, every time someone says "privilege," there are people who hear "YOU SHOULD FEEL GUILTY!" even when that's not
by bbctol 10y ago
The author doesn't mention guilt. For some reason, every time someone says "privilege," there are people who hear "YOU SHOULD FEEL GUILTY!" even when that's not remotely what's being said. Acknowledging privilege doesn't mean feeling bad about it, it means that when trying to understand why something happened (in this case, why a startup was successful) it's important to remember that not everyone started on even footing.
You can feel guilty about other people having less than you if you really want to, but the author isn't suggesting that.
- jasford 10y agoYes! As the author of this article I was completely thrown off when a handful of people responded to with comments about guilt. I don't feel guilty at all for the privilege I have received, and I really tried hard to not come off as guilty-feeling in the tone of the article. It is unfortunate that so many people jump immediately to feelings of guilt when considering privilege. A better response would be thankfulness for blessings received that you did not deserve and that not everyone gets. No matter your position in life, there are people who have been given more than you and less than you. I think the only useful response to understanding this reality is to feel thankful for what you have been given and to work to help others who received less.
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