Just as class privilege doesn't mean that person cannot end up poor. In general, white privilege does not suggest that white people do not, or have never, struggled. Both types of privilege exist because of historic, enduring racism and systemic biases. Class privilege is not limited to whites, but due to systemic issues it tends to mostly be whites. Having white privilege and recognizing it does not make a person racist.
They aren't the same despite the results appearing to be so. This week, Sherene and Nichole break down the difference between 'Class privilege' and 'White privilege'.
