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You will conduct a critical analysis of Forgang's article "Why I'll never apologize for my white male privilege". This assignment is designed to help you critically assess the strength of an author's argument, and to practice your writing skills in crafting a response.

Instructions

Question 1: How well does Fortgang address the privileges outlined by McIntosh in her article "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack"? Of the 26 items that she mentions - roughly how many do you think he adequately addresses? Use at least 2-3 examples from her list in your response.

Question 2: Fortgang notes that his "grandfather started a humble wicker basket business with nothing but long hours, an idea, and an iron will." Using your knowledge of historical policies (such as redlining) are there barriers that an equally hard-working racial minority would have faced at that time that were likely not faced by Fortang's grandfather? Are there other policies or actions that may have made achieving the same level of success as Fortgang's grandparents and parents more difficult for a minority family? (You must explicitly mention specific policies, and demonstrate your understanding of redlining)

Question 3: In your opinion, does Fortang adequately address the issue of white privilege? Are there any additional issues regarding white privilege that you feel should be discussed?