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When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.


When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like o

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective of privileged individuals who are used to receiving special treatment or advantages in society. When confronted with the idea of equality, where everyone is treated fairly and without preference, they may perceive it as a form of oppression. The quote suggests that such individuals fail to recognize or empathize with the struggles and disadvantages faced by others, and may interpret any attempt to level the playing field as a threat to their perceived superiority or entitlement.

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