Privilege: What Is Privilege?

In our What is Privilege? course, we’ll examine the definition of privilege and how this contentious word can stir up anger, defensiveness and divisiveness. We’ll discuss how privilege shows up in our daily lives and work environments, why it’s such a sensitive topic for many, and how we can use our privilege to elicit change.

The What is Privilege? course is part of our larger Privilege series. It includes a brief video with audio narration as well as downloadable student materials and a post-course assessment to check your understanding. Take this course along with others in the series for a comprehensive look at the issue of privilege.