The following image is a powerful tool that I find myself reaching for frequently when engaging in conversation and reflection about colonization, education, research or even technology. I have used it to spark conversation amongst my middle schoolers, many of whom have not yet engaged with the word “privilege” quite yet. It provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the things we innately possess, even without knowing it and the way our society has been set up to be easier to navigate for those sitting closer to the center of this wheel. This often leads us into a discussion of equity versus equality and why it is okay and in fact, important to acknowledge these differences amongst one another.
Duckworth, S. (2020). Wheel of Power/Privilege. This is How You Can. Retrieved September 30, 2022, from https://www.thisishowyoucan.com/post/__wheel_of_power_and_privilege.
I appreciate you sharing this wheel. We explored different aspects of this wheel in the Summer Institute this summer for Inclusive Makerspaces. I couldn’t find this resource for the life of me as I wanted to share it with other teachers. So thank you for pointing me in the right direction.
I also find this a powerful tool to reflect about. There are so many ways to use this tool whether it’s for class discussions, considering accessibility with technology, text selection, and the list goes on. I love your examples of using this with the students in your class. Thanks again for sharing you saved me a lot of searching this weekend!
I have not seen this wheel before and I am grateful that you shared it.
Hi Zoe,
Thank you for including this excellent resource as a reminder that we all come from diverse spaces as we enter public spheres.
I have accompanied this graphic with a Privilege Walk to make it more intense of an experience. Seeing the reaction of my international students is powerful.