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Do I face the speaker with my full body, or just my head?

Do people tend to feel safe based on my facial reactions?

Do people tend to feel intimidated based on my facial reactions?

Is my tone warm and respectful, even during disagreement?

Is my posture open and relaxed during conversations?

Does my face reflect curiosity when others speak?

Do I maintain consistent (but not intense) eye contact during conversations?

Do I tend to avoid eye contact when I feel uncomfortable?

Do I maintain a relaxed, neutral face when listening?

Privilege is an advantage that is unearned. While privilege often changes depending upon the circumstance, it typically means that it makes the person’s life easier. It’s like being able to start a race at a spot closer to the finish line – which makes it easier to finish and even win the race. The tricky part about all of this is that when we have privilege, we are not always able to see that we have it. Over several years of talking about privilege, fellow students who have taken this class have come up with what privilege looks like to “us.” The 30 questions for the self-assessment are completed confidentially. Your instructor will NOT view or grade your responses to these questions. However, questions #31, #32 and #33 will be graded by your instructor. So, complete the answers to these questions thoughtfully. As your instructor is not grading or viewing your answers to the self-assessment questions, you need to make sure that you are precisely following the directions in order to earn your completion points for that section. Up until the due date (but NOT after the due date), you may retake the self-assessment if needed if an error was made when completing the self-assessment questions. As always, let your instructor know if you have any questions.