Privilege Walk

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

45 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

There are several different versions of the Privilege Walk activity that can be found online. This tool uses the version adapted from the following source:

 

Diversity Education Task Force, Lake Land College. (n.d.). Privilege walk activity. https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/InclusionDiversity-Classroom_Activity_Privilege_Walk.pdf

Tags:

  1. privilege
  2. self-awareness
  3. social justice

From the Diversity Education Task Force:

"NOTE: This is a very "high risk" activity that requires trust building and safety for participants; introducing this activity too early in the training or before building trust risks creating resentment and hurt can inhibit further sharing and openness."