#privilege
#privilege

2 weeks ago

I'm a professor: Here's why my college's new radical admissions policy makes sense - not 'sheep'

The college admissions process needs reform to reward authenticity over privilege and manipulation.

#social-justice

fromPortland Mercury

3 weeks ago

Social justice

It's healthy to demand reality

Critique of dismissive attitudes towards serious political threats like fascism and oppression.

Highlighting the privilege of those who can afford to remain unaffected by systemic issues.

fromThe Atlantic

Miscellaneous

Is Wokeness One Big Power Grab?

The article critiques the self-serving nature of social-justice discourse, revealing contradictions in its execution by the privileged class.

fromPortland Mercury

3 weeks ago

Social justice

It's healthy to demand reality

Critique of dismissive attitudes towards serious political threats like fascism and oppression.

Highlighting the privilege of those who can afford to remain unaffected by systemic issues.

fromThe Atlantic

Miscellaneous

Is Wokeness One Big Power Grab?

The article critiques the self-serving nature of social-justice discourse, revealing contradictions in its execution by the privileged class.

Patrick Schwarzenegger Tells Us About the Meaning Behind the Incest on 'The White Lotus' - and So Much More

Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' depicts the unsettling dynamics of privilege, highlighted through dark humor and dramatic sibling interactions.

Relationships

Off-season: has The White Lotus become a letdown?

The White Lotus critiques the moral complexities of wealth through uncomfortable dialogues among privileged vacationers.

Relationships

fromIndieWire

Patrick Schwarzenegger Tells Us About the Meaning Behind the Incest on 'The White Lotus' - and So Much More

Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' depicts the unsettling dynamics of privilege, highlighted through dark humor and dramatic sibling interactions.

Relationships

Off-season: has The White Lotus become a letdown?

The White Lotus critiques the moral complexities of wealth through uncomfortable dialogues among privileged vacationers.

Tanya Sweeney: Nepo cry-baby Patrick Schwarzenegger needs to be thankful his family flexed the muscle of privilege to get him where he is

Patrick Schwarzenegger should adopt humility and gratitude instead of a 'poor me' attitude.

NYC parents

18 Times Celebs Called Out Other Celebs Over Wealth And Greed

Celebrities critique industry greed, acknowledging privilege and excess but also face backlash when discussing money and responsibility.

SF parents

Tanya Sweeney: Nepo cry-baby Patrick Schwarzenegger needs to be thankful his family flexed the muscle of privilege to get him where he is

Patrick Schwarzenegger should adopt humility and gratitude instead of a 'poor me' attitude.

NYC parents

18 Times Celebs Called Out Other Celebs Over Wealth And Greed

Celebrities critique industry greed, acknowledging privilege and excess but also face backlash when discussing money and responsibility.

NYC parents

People Are Sharing Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools

Entitlement among wealthy students manifests in luxury privileges and an alarming lack of accountability.

Rich students often display insensitivity to socio-economic differences, causing discomfort to their peers.

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

I grew up in a wealthy household and want to grow my own fortune without my parents' help. Where do I start?

Wealthy individuals may struggle with independence and establishing their own financial identity after growing up in privilege.

Miscellaneous

People Are Sharing "Rich Kid Syndrome" Stories About People They Actually Know, And I'm Truly Speechless

The article explores various anecdotes highlighting the absurd behaviors and beliefs of individuals affected by 'rich kid syndrome.'

Miscellaneous

Rich Parents Are Sharing The "Final Straw" That Made Them Cut Off Their Entitled Kids Financially, And OMG

Wealthy kids often face severe consequences for irresponsible spending habits, leading to disconnection from their parents.

NYC parents

People Are Sharing Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools

Entitlement among wealthy students manifests in luxury privileges and an alarming lack of accountability.

Rich students often display insensitivity to socio-economic differences, causing discomfort to their peers.

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

I grew up in a wealthy household and want to grow my own fortune without my parents' help. Where do I start?

Wealthy individuals may struggle with independence and establishing their own financial identity after growing up in privilege.

Miscellaneous

People Are Sharing "Rich Kid Syndrome" Stories About People They Actually Know, And I'm Truly Speechless

The article explores various anecdotes highlighting the absurd behaviors and beliefs of individuals affected by 'rich kid syndrome.'

Miscellaneous

Rich Parents Are Sharing The "Final Straw" That Made Them Cut Off Their Entitled Kids Financially, And OMG

Wealthy kids often face severe consequences for irresponsible spending habits, leading to disconnection from their parents.

Do you worship wage slavery?

The moral implications of work should be critically examined, avoiding blanket judgments about worth and responsibility.

Parenting

from24/7 Wall St.

I'm afraid I've raised 3 spoiled brats that are used to cars, theatres, game room, and chefs and now won't enjoy college

College can be a shock for privileged teens; parents should set clear expectations and prepare them for independence.

Miscellaneous

Sam Kerr denies using whiteness as an insult' in clash with police officer

Sam Kerr denies using race as an insult during a police incident, emphasizing power dynamics and racial misunderstandings.

Miscellaneous

fromtime.com

3 months ago

It's Time to Stop Fetishizing Capitalism

Capitalism is an obsessive fixation that distorts reality, perpetuates inequality, and overlooks the suffering of the many in favor of the few.

SF real estate

fromSFGATE

Ryan Reynolds Insists He and Blake Lively Are Both 'Working Class'-Their Property Portfolio Says Otherwise

Critics argue Ryan Reynolds's description of their family as 'very working class' undermines Blake Lively's privileged upbringing.

Left-wing politics

Miranda Devine: If Joe Biden can pardon his son Hunter, why can't he do the same for 'best friend' Devon Archer?

The article criticizes the Biden family's perceived privilege and lack of accountability in the face of serious legal issues.

#murder

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Luigi Mangione Grew Up in Charming $800K Childhood Home With Real Estate Heir Father-as He's Charged With UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder

Luigi Mangione's transformation from an Ivy League success story to a murder suspect highlights the unpredictability of life paths.

8 months ago

New York City

Devil Went Down to Georgia: The race and sex-filled murder scandal that shook Atlanta society

The murder of Lita McClinton highlights the brutal dynamics of race and privilege within the context of domestic violence and betrayal.

fromSFGATE

SF real estate

Luigi Mangione Grew Up in Charming $800K Childhood Home With Real Estate Heir Father-as He's Charged With UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder

Luigi Mangione's transformation from an Ivy League success story to a murder suspect highlights the unpredictability of life paths.

8 months ago

New York City

Devil Went Down to Georgia: The race and sex-filled murder scandal that shook Atlanta society

The murder of Lita McClinton highlights the brutal dynamics of race and privilege within the context of domestic violence and betrayal.

more#murder

fromSlate Magazine

Writing

I Let Slip That My Parents Are Helping Me Financially. My Friend Did Not Take It Well.

Being open about financial situations can be sensitive, as it may trigger feelings of jealousy or inadequacy in friendships.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

America has a shoplifting epidemic. The thieves aren't who you think.

Shoplifting can escalate from impulsive teenage behavior to a regular habit in adulthood, often justified by perceived privilege and societal changes.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

6 months ago

East Bay (California)

Review: Inspector Calls' in San Jose puts a rich, arrogant family on trial

The Birlings' arrogance and privilege are challenged by Inspector Goole, exposing their complicity in the societal negligence leading to a tragic suicide.

fromDefector

7 months ago

Writing

In Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement,' Money Comes At The Expense Of Everything Else | Defector

The novel explores racial and societal issues through a character oblivious to her surroundings in a chaotic 2014 summer in New York.

fromThe New Yorker

7 months ago

Writing

Other People's Money Can Drive You Mad

Money and love form a complex relationship in Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement', exploring the nuances of privilege and economic disparity.

fromVulture

8 months ago

Books

Kit Harington Drew Out the 'Boris Johnson Element' for His Industry Role

Henry Muck embodies the mix of privilege and delusion in the pursuit of success without actual merit.

Education

11 months ago

Protesting is a pastime for the wealthiest, most privileged students

Pro-Palestinian protests on campuses are predominantly seen in elite universities where tuition is high, contrasting with campuses catering to working-class backgrounds.

11 months ago

Writing

Louise O'Neill: 'I am the acceptable face of recovery - it's more palatable to talk openly about eating disorders when the person looks like me'

The writer reflects on the privilege of recovering in a thin body and the societal pressure to fit physical ideals.

fromwww.nytimes.com

11 months ago

US news

As Seinfeld Receives Honorary Degree at Duke, Students Walk Out in Protest

Jerry Seinfeld faced protests during his commencement speech at Duke University but handled the situation with caution and humor.

#rachel-galvo

Marketing

TikTok star Rachel Galvo: 'I went to a posh south Dublin girls' school and a lot of my comedy comes from that'

Rachel Galvo, a TikTok star, acknowledges her privileged upbringing, using it as material for comedy and aims to write a Dublin version of Derry Girls.

Marketing

TikTok star Rachel Galvo: 'I went to a posh south Dublin girls' school and a lot of my comedy comes from that'

Rachel Galvo acknowledges her privileged upbringing and uses it as material in her comedy.

Marketing

TikTok star Rachel Galvo: 'I went to a posh south Dublin girls' school and a lot of my comedy comes from that'

Rachel Galvo, a TikTok star, acknowledges her privileged upbringing, using it as material for comedy and aims to write a Dublin version of Derry Girls.

Marketing

TikTok star Rachel Galvo: 'I went to a posh south Dublin girls' school and a lot of my comedy comes from that'

Rachel Galvo acknowledges her privileged upbringing and uses it as material in her comedy.

more#rachel-galvo

fromAnOther

9 months ago

Books

Yasmin Zaher's Debut Novel Is a Wry Dissection of Privilege in New York

Exploration of statelessness and privilege through a Palestinian woman's experience in New York.

Writing

Prepare for the toppling of private school politics and a cultural change within Westminster | John Harris

The UK is at the end of a political era marked by austerity, Brexit, and Tory party strife, with significant influence from privileged backgrounds.