Twitter Admits Its Privilege

(The Root) — Though Twitter trending topics usually surround the hilarious and ridiculous, this morning saw the rise of a sobering, informative hashtag: #AdmitYourPrivilege. In it, Twitter users outlined the many ways in which they are privileged in society.

In addition to naming the usual, obvious privileges — being white, male, straight, Christian, etc. — there were other, less obvious privileges named, discussed and debated. Being right-handed, having a certain type of hair, being in a sorority or fraternity … the trending topic inspired a lot of important conversations on the topic of privilege.

The hashtag was as inspiring as it was informative; it feels good to know that so many people out there are as aware of their societal advantages as they are their disadvantages. Check out some of the tweets and conversations below.

https://twitter.com/seelolago/status/337976338067648513

https://twitter.com/slb79/status/337955812486037504

https://twitter.com/kokupuff/status/337970212869656576

https://twitter.com/brokeymcpoverty/status/337978467016663040

https://twitter.com/Luvvie/status/337953428582064128

https://twitter.com/StephBMore/status/337965384974090242

https://twitter.com/petty_marshall/status/337981699516407808

https://twitter.com/heinousdealings/status/337980734495154178

https://twitter.com/sweet_epiphany/status/337977098356547584

https://twitter.com/EmilyDWarfield/status/337975534980063233

Tracy Clayton is a writer, humorist and blogger from Louisville, Ky.