A Paradigm Shift in DEI Course Discussion: Sylvia Duckworth’s Wheel of Power & Privilege is a useful tool to help each of us develop a deeper understanding of what the term “marginalization" really means. The less proximity a person has to traditional expressions of power, the more apt society is to ignore their perspectives, life experiences, and wisdom. As you explore this illustration, are you able to identify categories that are missing? If so, please share those. If not, please share your perspectives of the categories that are depicted.
One possible missing element from the Wheel of Power/Privilege that I identified is attractiveness, or having physical features align with typical societal constructs of beauty. This element is similar to the body size portion of the wheel but is a bit broader in nature.
A second missing element is age. As we age, there are an array of different privileges we acquire, such as the right to vote, to apply for citizenship, to live on one's own, or to receive social security.