Rewind: Talking About Privilege

In this episode of Dear Sugars, Steve and Cheryl discuss the topic of privilege, focusing on how it operates, how to make it visible, and how to talk about it. They analyze a letter from "A Rose by any other name" who is struggling with her boyfriend's insistence on her taking his last name, which she sees as a patriarchal expectation. They dissect the power dynamics at play and advise her to consider the deeper meaning of his resistance. Later, they interview Catrice Jackson, a racial justice advocate, about her work in helping white women understand and dismantle their own racism. Catrice shares her personal experiences and insights on how white people can be intentional allies and accomplices in the fight against racial injustice, emphasizing the importance of action and self-awareness. They also discuss a letter from a mother of white children grappling with how to teach her sons about their privilege and promote racial justice.