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Body privilege

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2023-11-01 14:05:35

Body privilege is a new concept that Samantha Kwan (thinker and writer) borrowed from Peggy McIntosh (American feminist) and developed from the concept of white man privilege. It's the idea that privilege may also depend on a person's physical size, explaining that this privilege affects someone's daily life.  For example, in some cases, a person's body can be seen as an indicator of their intelligence. A person's physical condition is also a factor in employment decisions. for both employment and promotion. However, this privilege may only apply in dynamic situations, such as race or gender. and not in the case of being under the control of any other influence. For this reason, the concept of bodily privilege remains controversial...(click)