Lately I've been seeing a host of fb and blog posts from white progressives about how they're "struggling with their privilege," and it finally dawned on me why this shit bothers me so much. Two things: first, it's humble bragging, "Look how great I am that I'm doing this work to deal with my privilege;" and second, it makes structural inequality about whites again.
Dammit, it isn't about your fucking struggle, it's about the fact that you don't have to worry about being marginalized, incarcerated, and / or killed because of who you are. Go ahead, recognize that and do the work to counter your internalized issues, but stop with the self-congratulatory, public self-flagellation.
Don't.Try.To.Make.This.About.You.
/rant