Privilege Assessment

This survey is for personal reflection only. Your results are anonymous. The results will not be used for any research purposes and will be deleted directly following the workshop.

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* 1. Race & Ethnicity

I am white

I've never been the only person of my race in a room

I've never been mocked for my accent

I've never been told I’m attractive ‘for my race’

I’ve never been asked where I’m *really* from

I’ve never been asked for an opinion on behalf of my entire race/ethnicity

I’ve never been told my natural hair / preferred headwear is inappropriate or unprofessional

I've never been called a racial slur

I've never been told I ‘sound white’

When in a store, I never worry that people will assume I’m stealing

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* 2. LGBTQ+ & Gender Identity

I am cisgender (My gender identity is the same as the sex I was assigned at birth)

I am heterosexual

I am always comfortable with public displays of affection with my partner

I am confident that my parents will accept my sexuality

I've never had to "come out"

I've never been ostracized by my religion for my sexual orientation

I've never been told that my sexuality is ‘just a phase’

I’ve never had to correct people on my pronouns

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* 3. Gender Discrimination

I’ve never been told my clothes are too revealing

I've never been catcalled (harassed on the street with whistles, shouts, sexual comments)

I’ve never had to make up a partner / give false information to safely get rid of unwanted attention

I've never been denied an opportunity because of my gender

I’m not expected to take notes/plan meetings/do admin tasks in a group because of my gender

People aren't surprised that I'm studying engineering

I generally feel safe walking alone

I am a man

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* 4. Social Class and Financial Situation

I went to private school

I've traveled internationally

I have (or will have) an unpaid internship

I’ve spent spring breaks or vacations abroad

If my phone or computer breaks, I can pay someone to fix it or buy a replacement

My parents pay at least some of my bills

I don’t rely on public transportation

I've never lived below the poverty line

I've never been unhoused

I’ve never had a roommate

I've never had to worry about making rent

I’ve never skipped a meal to save money

I've never had student loans

I've never felt poor

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* 5. Relationships & Networks

My parents are heterosexual

My family will support my choice of partner

My parents are both alive

My family will support my career choice

My parents are still married

I have a support network beyond my family

Other people in my family have attended university

I have never experienced abuse from my family or partner

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* 6. Mental Health

I've never had an eating disorder

I do not have clinical depression, anxiety, or a mood disorder

I've never considered suicide

I've never taken medication for my mental health

I’ve never missed school or work because of my mental health

I've never had an addiction

I can afford a therapist

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* 7. Accessibility & Ability/Disability

I do not have any physical disabilities

I’ve never been diagnosed with a learning or social disability

I’ve never suffered from a chronic illness

I’m rarely sick more than a few times per year

I can generally use any metro stop/bus stop/store entrance/bathroom without assistance

I can easily maintain eye contact during conversations

I can easily sit still for extended periods

I can easily communicate with others

I am able to prioritize tasks and focus on one at a time

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* 8. Appearance & Beauty Standards

I've never been shamed for my body type

I’ve never faced restricted access to medicines or services due to my weight

I’ve never been mocked for my height

I’ve never been encouraged to lose weight

People give me compliments for my light skin or fair complexion

I can find clothes my size in most stores

I regularly see people who look like me portrayed as heroes, love interests, and main characters in stories

I consider myself physically attractive

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* 9. Religion and Culture

I've never been shamed for my religious beliefs

I've never lied about my ethnicity or religion for fear of discrimination

I don’t need to miss school and/or work to celebrate my traditional holidays

I’ve never seen my cultural identity used as a Halloween costume

I've never worried that my culture could be lost

I’ve never felt the need to use a different name because it was easier for people to say

I'm not at risk of being denied a job because of my religion

There is a place of worship for my religion in my town

My religious traditions are common knowledge

All of my jobs have been accommodating of my religious practices