How to recognize privilege and what to do with it if you have it | Mariam Veiszadeh
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The Importance of Privilege Walks
Privilege is often referred to as a tailwind. If there are two people who work with the same intensity and have the same basic competencies, the person who was born, grew up with, or accrued privilege over their lifetime is likely to advance faster than the one who hasn't had these same benefits. That's why exercises like privilege walks are really important in our organizations. They allow us to stay honest about our tailwinds. And maybe when we're honest about our Tailwinds, it inspires people to work harder at understanding one another.
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