I did not read that at all. This is the key message IMHO:
> If you are the "wrong kind of person" for some reason, misfortune comes at a much higher cost than for other people. In the US, white people generally suffer lighter consequences than people of color for the same mistakes. Men are generally judged less harshly than women for various things. Etc.
More eloquently explained here: https://www.quora.com/Is-life-easier-as-a-white-person/answe...
Keyword: "easier"
No one is saying they don't have agency, but sometimes, having a headstart is all it takes for a big difference in results over the years, not to mention if that advantage doesn't go away your whole life.
Perhaps beside the point, but also some people do not believe in 'agency' or 'free will' as such, myself included. I consider myself privileged, and I'm not white.
> Also, "whitesplaining" and "mansplaining" are really incredibly racist and sexist. You should really consider using other terms.
That we agree on.
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