Throwback Thursday – Understanding privilege

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Throwback Thursday – Understanding privilege

The Olympic games are a powerful symbol of global strength and unity. At the same time, they highlight differences between and within nations, and the role privilege plays in our world. Hearing the stories of some of the athletes is a reminder that we are not all born equal, and of the importance of understanding privilege. 

Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2022 discusses why recognizing and owning privilege is essential if we are ever to have a just and fair society.

Simple Living Sunday – Owning our privilege

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Throwback Thursday is a day to bring new life to old blog posts. If you’d like to join in, check out this post from Hugh’s Views and News for details. If you already participate, leave me a link to your post on Simple Living Sunday – Owning our privilege.

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Hi there! I’m Michelle and I live in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. I am married with two young adult daughters. I’m a big fan of reducing waste, using less plastic, decluttering and simplifying life as much as possible.
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