Why do you think some people struggle to understand the concept of 'white privilege' and how would you explain it?

I think that there very much is white privilege. As a white person, we can go around and not be scared when we get pulled over if something bad is going to happen because of the color of our skin. And the fact that people in many businesses deny someone of service because of the color of their skin. There also can tend to be moments in history that we whitewash. I don't think there's any harm is bringing it up because it's something that needs to change.

white privilege is a real thing that has stemmed from systemic racism in our societal infrastructure. We just need to be aware of it so we acknowledge when it happens, and strive to make a difference when we see it.

There is racism built into everything in the US, in a way that a white person may go their whole life without ever noticing, reaping benefits and advantages they don't even realize they have. POC have spoken up, and it is everyone's responsibility to push for equity where it is needed in order to achieve overall equality.

In this day and age 'White privilege' still exists, they still control a lot more, and are able to do a lot more today. It's easier for white people to get more privileges than it is for people of color, people of color still get treated way differently in most areas. People of color are a lot easier to get in trouble, won't get hired because of the color of their skin, and the same problems we've had since back then.

white Americans tend to always seem like they have it all, they don't have to worry about their citizenship because they were naturally born here. it's often show how great Americans have it; white Americans have this rich look to them, and because of that, it usually causes people to envy them or even hate them.

Systematically, if you are white, you have an advantage over other people, that is how it has been since the beginning of time.

A take on white privilege this backwards could only come from a lack of perspective: Claiming this are "not related to race" is in and of itself a manifestation of white privilege. Being able to not become privy to any form of suffering or struggle that other's face on a daily basis, while confusing everyday struggles of living in America as being "equal" with people of color is exactly why white privilege will never not exist. It's far too ingrained in so many mindsets that they are unable to see it

Racism is not just an interpersonal issue, but a structural one. Black people are more likely to face housing, employment, and healthcare discrimination on basis of race. Institutions like redlining have directly impacted the livelihoods of Black Americans across the country, the effects of which will likely prevail for decades to come. White people are, to most upon first impression, inherently more innocent, intelligent, trustworthy, or non-threatening than Black people, purely based on preconceived notions. In many cases, racism is entirely subconscious. This doesn't mean that it's not there, however.

That it still exists but it has improved. There will always be preferences based on culture, race and ethnicity.

The United States form of Government provides equality for all. Everyone has the same opportunities to succeed.

White privilege is not here anymore. there is more black privilege now because everyone feels bad for what happened in the past.

People who don't understand the concept of white privilege are often stuck on financial privilege being the only, or most important, consideration - they don't realize that it's more often about other types of cultural or social privileges vs. ingrained, perpetual biases that have less to do with wealth.

There is no systemic abuse towards white people, the government and all its attribute are built around harming Black people

White people have been enslaved elsewhere in the world, but not in America. As for racism against white people, it has no real power compared to racism against black people. Systemic racism like redlining (companies like banks avoiding commerce with ethnically diverse neighborhoods because they are "risky investments") as well as outright violence (cop or civilian shootings) never or rarely target white people.

White privilege is being jealous black people can be racist while black people fear poverty and death.

Assuming you are a white person living in the USA what lasting effects does the Ottoman Slave Trade have on you? My guess (unless you are from the region your talking about) is basically none. That is not true for black people living in the USA. The same country that enslaved them and didn't give them full equal rights until 70 years ago still has yet to make good on the evil that was done to them. For the years prior to their emancipation and later gaining of civil rights they were effectively held back from building wealth, while the white man was able to get ahead, secure good jobs and build generational wealth. Black people were not afforded this ability and as a result we see a disproportionate number of black people in poverty today compared to white people.

Im white and everyday i see people use the excuse of being white to justify being a terrible person and act however they want to. Yes other races can have privilege but depending on what area you live in effects if it does anything. People struggle to understand "white privilege" because as a whole our society is blind towards practically everything unless it benefits them or allows them to be hateful.

White Privilege extends to so many areas of life, including that of personal safety. I am more likely to be targeted for the color of my skin than a white person.

An individuals experience is not the universal experience. The fact that we can through data see that black people are overall poorer than white people, and that much of that comes from the history of slavery in this country is just one argument as to why white privilege exists.

I do not think that white people have more rights than others, however white people may be treated better or more leniently than other people.

white privilege isn't that white people have more legal rights, they have more social privileges such as respect and aren't socially seen as less than. some struggle to understand it because they see minorities experiencing an increase in rights and just automatically assume that everyone's equal now only because there is no legal differences. however, the way they are seen socially greatly impacts the way they are treated in various institutions and so continue to be disadvantaged.