At SFPIRG we believe that is important for folks to recognize in which ways that they are privileged. To help others, one must be aware of their positionality within society and act against the structures and institutions of oppression that benefit them at the expense of others.
In the article below, the author, Renee, discusses the invisibility of privilege and the feelings of guilt members of dominant groups often experience when being made aware of their privilege. Give it a read!