SCWAMP

The acronym SCWAMP represents the today's culture of power.
   S- Straightness
   C- Christianity
   W- Whiteness
   A- Able bodied
   M- Maleness
   P- Property holder

   These ideals can be spotted all around us in media, pop- culture, politics, work, and school. We have been influenced by this preconceived mold of superiority before the time we could speak. It is no surprise that examples of SCWAMP can easily be detected in our favorite Disney childhood movies. Take the story of Pocahontas for example. John Smith is a white male who belongs to the Massachusetts Bay Company, (which was granted a charter by King James I to set up colonies or property in the Americas). Originating from the Anglican Church of England John Smith happens to be of Christian faith. He acts as a leader of the MBC to help perform manual labor-- indicating that he is able bodied. Lastly, we see that John Smith falls in love with Pocahontas; therefore, it is safe to assume he is straight.
   Think of what you consider your privileges to be, and compare them to what it means to be privileged in society today. I challenge you to become more aware of these ideologies, and find your own examples of SCWAMP; it may be easier than you think.