A White, upper-class woman who is able to easily exchange an item at a store without being questioned about whether she bought the item at the store is benefiting from ______.

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This scenario illustrates a privileged status, where the woman's social position (being White and upper-class) affords her an unchallenged benefit, in this case, the ease of exchanging an item without suspicion. This is a form of social advantage that comes from her race and class.

A White, Upper-Class Woman Who Is Able to Easily Exchange