Whiteness studies are important in her analysis of how the racial regime functions. Whiteness is the dominant status that shapes the racial order and understanding in American society (pg. 62). Whiteness is what all other races are measured by, but it is often not recognized by the dominant group. This goes along with what we read from Peggy McIntosh (1998). Myers actually quotes from the reading White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack which we read in week 8. McIntosh says that white privilege is “an invisible package of unearned assets that I can count on cashing in each day.” Whiteness is hidden is society much like racetalk, and it keeps changing in order to keep its dominant status (pg.
Whiteness studies are important in her analysis of how the racial regime functions. Whiteness is the dominant status that shapes the racial order and understanding in American society (pg. 62). Whiteness is what all other races are measured by, but it is often not recognized by the dominant group. This goes along with what we read from Peggy McIntosh (1998). Myers actually quotes from the reading White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack which we read in week 8. McIntosh says that white privilege is “an invisible package of unearned assets that I can count on cashing in each day.” Whiteness is hidden is society much like racetalk, and it keeps changing in order to keep its dominant status (pg.