I think this is one of the core questions that those playing identity politics games completely ignore. The very nature of their own efforts is, itself, something-ism. As you illustrate, they&#x27;re categorizing a whole group, and assuming that every member of it fits its stereotypical mold.<p>So in one respect, sure, as a white male I had some advantages, but there are plenty of other ways to look at it. As a &quot;nerd&quot; I was bullied; I suffer from an incurable disease; I&#x27;m not a particularly attractive person; I&#x27;m notably uncoordinated and bad at sports. And on the other hand, I&#x27;ve got a fairly sharp mind, and have some talents and a supportive network around me. A lot of these things apply to other people in and out of my demographic cohort, to such a degree of ... let&#x27;s say &quot;diversity&quot; ... that it makes no sense to focus on those demographics when thinking about who has privileges or disadvantages.