Privilege

A privilege exists when individuals or certain groups of people have advantages or privileges over others due to certain characteristics that correspond to the social norm, whether consciously or unconsciously. Privileges therefore contribute to various forms of inequality within society. In Germany, White, male, heterosexual, Christian or rich people without disabilities have advantages over other characteristics. One individual can have several privileges, just one, or none at all.

One way of appreciating which privileges you have is to take this privilege test: Privilege Self-Assessment Tool.

Source: University of Konstanz