Assimilation, Acculturation, and Accommodation

Question 3 • CA-Ethnic Studies

How is unconscious White privilege different from conscious White privilege?

Answer

Unconscious White privilege is done intentionally, while conscious White privilege happens without the person knowing it.

Unconscious White privilege is based on laws, while conscious White privilege is just a social idea.

Unconscious White privilege is being unaware of racial perks; conscious White privilege is knowingly keeping racial inequalities.

Unconscious White privilege is about racial disadvantages; conscious White privilege is about racial advantages.

Explanation

Unconscious White privilege means benefiting from racial advantages without recognizing that those advantages exist. Conscious White privilege involves awareness of racial inequality and knowingly maintaining or using those advantages. Choice C expresses this distinction; choice A reverses the meanings of “unconscious” and “conscious.”

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