19 “Invisible” Privileges That Most People Don’t Notice Because They Have Them

Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

Odds are that if you’re reading these words, you’re very privileged. For one, you’ve had the ability to learn how to read. And secondly, you clearly have access to modern tech and the internet. It’s easy to forget just how lucky we are—we start taking things for granted.

Reddit users started sharing all the things that they believe most people don’t realize are actually privileges. From being able to keep your home warm whenever you want to having a body that functions well and having access to clean drinking water and more.

You’ll find the biggest privileges many of us are taking for granted below, dear Pandas. Upvote the ones you agree with and, if you think there’s something missing, be sure to share it in the comments. What do you think is the biggest privilege people tend to ignore? How do you think we can become more aware of the positives in our lives? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Also, check out Bored Panda's interview with fitness expert Jack Bly about the importance of gratitude and its role in helping us recognize our privileges.

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Free K-12 education and literacy in general. K-12 meaning primary/elementary and secondary school, wherever you are from. From 5 years old to 17 or 18 years old. We call it K-12 in the Us (K meaning Kindergarten, through grade 12).

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Having a body where everything works properly. Having emotionally, financially stable parents that care about and support you. Being vaccinated. People from underdeveloped countries like mines have people dying from preventable disease. My moms mother crossed a warzone after a devastating earthquake so my mom could get a smallpox vaccine. Buying groceries without having to carefully consider prices. Getting as much sleep as you need. Being able to quit a job without fear of losing financial stability. To have people around who can and will help. Criticizing your own government. Privacy. Lots of people don't have that. The ability to actually be a kid when young. It's heartbreaking how many children have to grow up / are hardened before they even hit puberty. Drinkable tap water Honestly living life without any form of mental illness. It’s becoming less and less common but a lot of the people that do don’t realize just how lucky they are Being able to sit in a house that is kept at a comfortable temperature all year long. Medical treatment Hot showers. The best thing ever, which everyone takes for granted Knowing when your next meal will be Having caring parents who support you no matter what. The sky not dropping bombs on you Easy ability to travel internationally. The right passport will take you places. Not having glass or barbwires over every wall, not having bars over every window, leaving the door unlocked at night and most likely being fine, etc Here in Argentina we have our personal jails while the criminals roam the streets A happy childhood Being able to ask "what are we going to eat" and not "are we going to eat" I cannot express how greatful I am to have a fridge full of food everyday because I know that in other parts of the world some people go days without eating and sometimes have to resort to eating rotten food. It's awful to think that such terrible conditions exist. I'm just so happy to be privileged enough to have better living arrangements. I just wish other Americans could see how lucky and privileged we actually are. Being conventionally attractive.