9/10-9/16 Post 3: White male of privilege

The concept "white men of privilege" means exactly what it says: in this world, white men have privilege over almost everything. Why? Because of race and gender, they are white and they are males. Today that concept has broadened to females as well. I do not agree with this concept at all but I do believe that it still exists today. I am a white woman who was rather sheltered growing up from the chaos that surrounds this concept. Ironically I only had about four white friends and the rest were diverse. As I grew older I began to see the reality of this concept. One of my best friends, who is a half Panamanian and half Hispanic female, went to a car dealership where they refused to serve her without any reason as to why. She was prepared to purchase a car right then and there. My current boyfriend has told me all the hardships he has gone through growing up being a full Mexican male and with low income. I definitely see it all around me but do not think its right. There are people I see everyday who deserve more than I do or should have something like a job position over someone who isn't qualified but don't get it just because of their color. It is really sad.