How Easy Is My Daily Life? (Lego Privilege Activity)

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Materials created by Dr. Aletha Stahl, CILMAR, and Renee Thomas, Purdue University.

 

The original source for this activity is unknown. We have seen this activity reproduced in several places, using Legos or beads. However, we have found several attributions to Gerakina Arlene Sgoutas and colleagues, Metropolitan State College; Denver, CO .

Tags:

  1. CILMAR staff collection
  2. diversity
  3. inclusion
  4. privilege
  5. reflection
  6. self-awareness
  7. social justice
  8. socioeconomic
  9. whiteness

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Give examples of where they face advantages and disadvantages in daily life. 2. Explain privilege as unearned advantages.