Privilege

I am able-bodied physically and mentally

I was born in New Zealand

I have grown-up in a supportive environment

I have access to education

I am right-handed

I was raised by two parents

I have never tried to change who I am to be accepted

I have always had adequate access to food, clothing and housing

I have never been bullied about something you couldn’t change – e.g. ethnicity or body shape

I have been offered a job because of someone I knew

I feel comfortable walking home at night

I have never had to take out a loan for higher education

I am white

My parents went to university

I was raised in a two-income household

I am male

I have never needed financial assistance

I am heterosexual

English is my first language

I have never thought twice about calling the police