Examining and expanding on the concept of  ‘privilege’ through the lens of the Hydra model An essay cum learning exercise [Note: This essay is a useful companion to my discussions of status array and positionality.] [Trigger warning: Inherent in the nature of the material covered in this post are topics and exercises which may be triggering.] A basic premise of critical Hydra theory (CHT) is this: included among the myriad social forces that impact all human life are the eight privileging forces represented by the heads of the Hydra. Using CHT one can gain a greater awareness of how these social forces impact their lives and the lives of others not only locally but universally around the globe. Simply put, social forces, especially privileging forces, impact one’s life chances, in many cases dramatically so. Around the heads of the Hydra: my white (and other) privilege in action Let me start … Continue reading Examining and expanding on the concept of  ‘privilege’ through the lens of the Hydra model