White men of privilege!

Explain the concept "white men of privilege".  Do you agree with the concept?  Why or why not?

According to the text, “within the United States, organizational behaviors and expectations have been defined within the context of that privileged upper-middle-class, middle-age, able-bodied, White male experience (Harris, Sherblom, 83) This concept indicates that in white middle-aged, able males have more privileges in the United States. Studies have proven this to be true because women, minorities, and the disabled have a more difficult time with employment.

I agree with this concept to an extent. I feel that white males have shown to be those of privileges by the, positions they hold, the ties they can pull, and the stereotypes that white men have been characterized by. However as a women of color who is gay, I feel that times have changed. Although, our past experiences have shown that white males have always had the upper hand, I don't feel that should be an excuse or a reason for one to be fail or be in that position themselves. I don't let my stereotypes define who I am or depict what I can do. I feel that I can still hold any position I want and be a person of privileges as well.

Although, white men are described to be those of privilege in the past for the reason I agree to an extent. I feel that our President Obama has proven that times have changed and that is no longer the case. With education, experience, and hard work anyone can now be that of privilege. I now feel that are other characteristics that make others more privileged than white males; for example income, and education.

I believe that with money a person has more privileges, they can buy people off, by their way into any where, and fit into the political circle with no problem. Education also helps to show privileges in the United States. Your education level will give you more privileges in employment, politics, and the community. If a white male and a black women applied for the same position, before the white male would get the position with out even considering the women. Now employers look at your education level and experience, so if the black women has either one, more than the white male she will be more likely to get a job. I believe that shows privilege. There are some who still discriminate but there are laws now to protect us from actions that show favoritism and privilege. I will not let my characteristics be the reason why I cant do something, or the reason why I didn't do something. The “white man of privilege” concept, doesn't exist to me only those who let that be an excuse for why they cant be successful and that of privilege.