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Essay / Influence of Culture in Adult Learning - 1116
Answering the question of whether someone is privileged or not is a difficult assessment to make. For example, if “you are white, male, able-bodied, heterosexual, or possess wealth,” determining that power is not as obvious as if you were at the opposite end of the spectrum (Merriam & Bierema, 2014 , p. 240). . Topics of position as well as privileges are often discussed during workplace diversity training. Having the skills to be able to speak freely about these issues is crucial for educators and adult learners in our society today due to the control of the education system. In Mexico as in the United States, each person's privilege allows them to position themselves in society to address the “question of educational opportunities” (Keane, 1994). Time and time again, in these types of societies, it has been shown that privilege can overcome certain attributes and skills, such as intellect, to determine position and/or