I am privileged because I
am a white, straight, middle-class individual.
I am employed and insured and live comfortably. I grew up similarly and have not had to
experience another lifestyle. Because I
am female sometimes I may experience marginalization. I was also marginalized once due to my
address. When I was interviewing for my
first teaching position, I was not chosen for the job simply because I did not
graduate from the school district I was interviewing at. I was one of two candidates left and the
other individual received the job simply because he was a graduate. I was informed of this after the interview
process was completed. It was so
unfair! I teach math, so I
feel the content does not lend itself to easily viewing privilege and marginalization. However, I have noticed the Regents exam
includes problems with people having non-gender-specific names or names that
are from diverse cultures. I would like
to think my classroom is equitable for all; I have created content and a
curriculum that is reflective of my students. I also provide students with
supplies they may need just in case the families do not have the means to
obtain them on their own.
