According to Peggy McIntosh, white privilege is “an invisible weightless knapsack of special provisions” that white people can access unconsciously as they navigate everyday life. These resources manifest across institutions such as law enforcement, education, media, and employment. However the concept of “privilege” is conceptually misleading. Here I discuss five reasons this theory should be retired once and for all ...

All men are dangerous, should be dangerous, formidable – empowered to protect and provide. The ultimate virtue of a good man is his capacity for self-control. Here is a provocative look at how male strength, restraint, and identity shape what we call violence ...