Posted by Chauncey DeVega at 10:15 am
October 25, 2012 34 COMMENTS
What is White Privilege? Mitt Romney Losing Two Debates But Gaining Support Among White Voters
White privilege is the bundle of unearned advantages that come with being categorized as “white” in American society. Those of us who study race and politics often have a hard time convincing white people–and some others overly identified with Whiteness–of how this dynamic impacts our society.
On Tuesday, Mitt Romney was embarrassed by Barack Obama in a debate about foreign policy. There, Romney was a child trying to engage in a fist fight against a grown man, and subsequently had his behind, almost quite literally, handed to him. Obama thrashed Mitt Romney in the prior debate as well. Thus, a puzzle and conundrum: Mitt Romney has gained support among white voters after both horrible performances .
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