Privilege backpack
JUSTICE ACTIVITIES
Description
The purpose of this activity is to explore participants experience of privilege in a practical way, thereby grounding participants theoretical understanding of privilege with a stronger awareness of the ways that they benefit from privilege in their daily lives. This activity is based on the work of Peggy McIntosh and her article “White Privilege: Unpacking the invisible knapsack”.
Resources
Organization information
Name
Kotare Trust
About
Kotare is a social movement education centre in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our vision is of a future with economic, social and environmental justice in Aotearoa based on Te Tiriti o Waitangi. With that vision in mind, our purpose is to support community action for a more just world through participatory education and research.
Website
https://kotare.org.nz/
Activity type(s)
Reflection
Specific issue(s)
Inequality
Skill(s)
Analysis of power
Learning style(s)
Kinesthetic