When I first started leaning into the idea of male privilege, I felt like I was being told that I didn’t work hard, that I didn’t actually earn the job or promotion, that my sacrifice and hard work were invisible and I was being told I only got whatever it is I got because I am male. I said things like, “I worked my ass off to get here; nobody gave me anything.” And “I earned all that I have.” I felt like anytime someone said the word “privilege” or insinuated that I had it, I would become annoyed or angry. It felt like I was being robbed of my individual story and struggle (hmmm, sound
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