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Why Acknowledge Your Privilege: By sharing your personal acknowledgement, you inspire others to reflect and contribute. Submit your statement below and join the movement towards greater awareness.
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I am a cisgendered heterosexual able bodied white man, and I acknowledge that this unearned privilege allows me and other people like me to move through the world with relative ease.
If my skin were not white, my experience would be entirely different
If I were female, my experience would be entirely different
If I took a step down the beautiful LGBTGEQIAP+ rainbow, my experience would be very different
This is my unearned privilege
This does not mean that my life has been easy, and I have faced adversity in many ways. I acknowledge my privilege in the hopes that it will inspire others like me to acknowledge theirs.
Bend, OR
--Posted on: April 8, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to “acknowledge privilege”?
Acknowledging privilege means recognizing the unearned advantages and benefits you may have in society based on factors like race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, religion, etc. It’s about understanding how these advantages can shape experiences and opportunities.
Why should I acknowledge my privilege?
Acknowledging privilege is a step towards greater self-awareness and understanding of systemic inequalities. By recognizing your own advantages, you can better understand the challenges faced by others and work towards a more equitable society. Publicly acknowledging your privilege can also inspire others to do the same.
Is this site only for certain types of privilege?
No, this site is for acknowledging any form of privilege you recognize in your life. Privilege can manifest in many different ways.
How do I submit my privilege acknowledgement?
You can submit your acknowledgement by filling out the form on the homepage of the website.
What happens after I submit my acknowledgement?
Your acknowledgement statement will be reviewed and, if approved, will be displayed in the feed of recent acknowledgements on the homepage. You will also receive a unique link to your specific acknowledgement that you can add to your email signature.
What is the email signature link for?
The email signature link allows you to easily share your acknowledgement with others and direct them to your statement on the website.
Can I submit anonymously?
While we collect an email address for the email signature link, your name is not publicly displayed on the website alongside your acknowledgement in the main feed. Your statement is linked to a unique ID, not your personal identity.
How is my email address used?
Your email address is collected solely for the purpose of providing you with the unique email signature link to your acknowledgement. It is not publicly displayed or used for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Is all content submitted immediately published?
No. All submitted acknowledgements are subject to moderation to ensure the content is appropriate and aligns with the site’s purpose before being publicly displayed in the feed.
How is content moderated?
Submitted content is reviewed (potentially with the help of automated tools) to identify spam or inappropriate material. Content that meets the guidelines will be approved and published.