Privilege bracketing

Imagine you and your best friend are playing a game. But there's a rule that makes things a little unfair. Your friend gets to start with five extra points because they have a privilege that you don't have.

This is a bit like what happens in real life. Some people are born with extra advantages or privileges because of their race, gender, wealth, education, or other things. These privileges can help them do better in school, get better jobs, and have healthier and happier lives.

But having privileges also means that some people might not understand what it's like to be without them. They might not know how hard it can be for some people to get an education, or find a good job, or be treated fairly.

So when we talk about privilege bracketing, we are trying to help these people understand what it's like to be without those privileges. We ask them to imagine what their life would be like without the advantages they have, and to think about how things might be different.

This helps us all to be more aware of the ways that privilege can affect our lives and the lives of others. It also helps us to be more empathetic and understanding of those who have less privilege than we do.