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QuizMultiple Choice

Circumstances and Choices

Question 7 • CA-Ethnic Studies

What separates unconscious White privilege from conscious White privilege?

Answer
A
Unconscious White privilege is intentional; conscious White privilege is unintentional.
B
Unconscious White privilege is legal; conscious White privilege is illegal.
C
Unconscious White privilege is unintentional; conscious White privilege is intentional.
D
Unconscious White privilege is illegal; conscious White privilege is legal.

Explanation

The distinction is whether the advantage is intended. Unconscious White privilege operates without a person deliberately choosing to create or use that advantage, while conscious White privilege involves awareness and intention. Therefore, choice C, “Unconscious White privilege is unintentional; conscious White privilege is intentional,” is correct.

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